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Yuma, AZ vs Scotts Valley, CA

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- Scotts Valley is 0% more densely populated than Yuma.
- People are 7.9% more likely to be married in Scotts Valley.
- The Median Age is 14.6 years older in Scotts Valley.
 Yuma, AZScotts Valley, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,317329,725,481
 Female Population48.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock46.338.4
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 Population - 201091,303  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock11,385285,036,114
 Population - 199054,923  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now81.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,667.293.4
 Land Area121.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Yuma, AZScotts Valley, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock10.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock5.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Yuma, AZScotts Valley, CAUnited States
 White32.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.4%12.2%
 Asian2.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Yuma, AZScotts Valley, CAUnited States
 Married Population52.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock55.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock43.9%50.2%
 Never Married30.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.0%10.8%
 Widowed6.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.512.60
 Households35,216  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,29380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock58.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,058  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 7 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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Reviews for Scotts Valley    4 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

We lived and worked in Scotts Valley for a number of years. It's a nice enough city, safe and clean unlike some areas of Santa Cruz. It's well managed and the schools  More

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Over 7 years ago

Great weather and small town feel but it is changing rapidly  More

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Over 11 years ago

Scotts Valley is an ideal, small town with many wonderful features. It's just 10 minutes from the beaches in nearby Santa Cruz yet doesn't get the wet fog because it's  More

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