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Milwaukee, WI vs Sacramento, CA

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- Sacramento is 0% more densely populated than Milwaukee.
- People are 39.5% more likely to be married in Sacramento.
- The Median Age is 3.6 years older in Sacramento.
 Milwaukee, WISacramento, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock518,605329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.238.4
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 Population - 2010594,883  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock407,018285,036,114
 Population - 1990628,088  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock26.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-6.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock5,300.893.4
 Land Area96.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Milwaukee, WISacramento, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Milwaukee, WISacramento, CAUnited States
 White33.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock12.8%12.2%
 Asian4.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock28.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Milwaukee, WISacramento, CAUnited States
 Married Population31.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.4%50.2%
 Never Married54.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.2%10.8%
 Widowed4.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.632.60
 Households229,470  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock115,39980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households108,614  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Milwaukee    110 Reviews

I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese  More

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Over 4 years ago

Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income  More

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Reviews for Sacramento    117 Reviews

It is easy to say negative things about Sacramento as we have many problems that are common throughout California. Crime & homelessness rates are high here. Housing is  More

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High, high crime rate and car theft capitol of the country. Everyone knows someone who’s had their car stolen or have had their own car stolen. Sacramento’s violent  More

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The city is very mixed. I will start off by saying it has some excellent historical and educational sites to look at. It is a contractual obligation that you look at the  More

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