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Yakima, WA vs Watsonville, CA

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- Watsonville is 0% more densely populated than Yakima.
- People are 3.8% more likely to be married in Watsonville.
- The Median Age is 2.5 years younger in Watsonville.
 Yakima, WAWatsonville, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock52,966329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.138.4
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 Population - 201091,647  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock44,265285,036,114
 Population - 199054,827  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock16.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now72.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,919.693.4
 Land Area27.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Yakima, WAWatsonville, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Yakima, WAWatsonville, CAUnited States
 White45.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.5%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock84.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Yakima, WAWatsonville, CAUnited States
 Married Population46.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock46.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.0%50.2%
 Never Married36.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.0%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.602.60
 Households34,284  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,35680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock29.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,934  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews
Jameson · Yakima, WA
I'd Move Here Again
Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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maryann · Hiawatha, IA
Possible Relocation
Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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James · Yakima, WA
High Desert of Yakima Valley
Over 12 years ago

Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Reviews for Watsonville    3 Reviews
Br · Watsonville, CA
Bad crime and kids that walk around breaking into
Over 18 years ago

We live in a nice area and love the climate but cost of living have gotten way out of hand. Vandals walk around smashing windows over and over without getting  More

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brian · Watsonville, CA
just like santa cruz except....
Over 19 years ago

the cost of housing is slightly more affordable (just slightly). Close to the beach and near perfect weather. Especially during summer when it was 107 in San Jose' it  More

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Joaquin · Watsonville, CA
Living in Watsonville
Over 19 years ago

Nice neighborhood, but since moving here we have not felt a sense of  More

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