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Sacramento, CA vs Redding, CA

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- Redding is 0% more densely populated than Sacramento.
- People are 4.3% more likely to be married in Redding.
- The Median Age is 3.4 years older in Redding.
 Sacramento, CARedding, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock93,251329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
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 Population - 2010467,246  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock80,865285,036,114
 Population - 1990369,365  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock14.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now38.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,563.493.4
 Land Area97.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Sacramento, CARedding, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Sacramento, CARedding, CAUnited States
 White31.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.5%12.2%
 Asian18.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.6%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander1.8%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Sacramento, CARedding, CAUnited States
 Married Population43.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.5%50.2%
 Never Married40.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.8%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.472.60
 Households194,004  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock22,60480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households78,605  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.1%  Unlock10.8%
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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Reviews for Redding    61 Reviews

What an amazing place to live. No place is perfect but the people here are friendly with several parks nearby and many miles of trails from Road Biking to MBT. Check out  More

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Take a hike if you don't like different points of view, religious or generally conservative people. No one will miss you. California has been going in the wrong  More

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Over 4 years ago

I retired to Redding 6 years ago and I can truthfully say that I made a huge mistake. If you are looking to move to an area that has; thriving arts scene, gourmet  More

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