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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Citronelle

Alabama · 3,671 residents · 25.876 sq mi
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Citronelle has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,378. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,100. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,671
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3,659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
31.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Citronelle
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 58.9%(327)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 99.5%(350)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.6%(280)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 198.1%(296)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.2%(228)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3415.9%(584)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4411.1%(407)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5412.5%(459)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 647.3%(268)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 747.4%(271)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 843.6%(131)
US avg: 4%
85 and over1.9%(70)
US avg: 1.2%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,378
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,739 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,795
−40%vs 2000
vs $16,455 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
27.8%
+12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $448 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
74.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.8% in 2000
25.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(2,806)
Black18.6%(680)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(30)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(2,849)
Black18.8%(690)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(132)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican1%(39)
Asian origin
Chinese0.9%(34)
Vietnamese0.5%(19)
Filipino0.3%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English14.7%(577)
Irish7.6%(297)
Scottish5.2%(202)
German4.8%(187)
French2.8%(108)
American2.4%(92)
British1.2%(45)
Welsh1%(41)
Italian0.7%(29)
Portuguese0.6%(24)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(11)
Czech0.3%(10)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population · Largest German population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.4%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married25%(405)
Married51.8%(840)
Widowed7%(113)
Divorced16.2%(263)
Women 15+
Never married21.8%(406)
Married44%(820)
Widowed22.1%(411)
Divorced12.1%(226)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Citronelle, Alabama?

Citronelle, Alabama has about 3,671 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Citronelle, Alabama?

The typical household in Citronelle, Alabama earns about $23,378 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Citronelle, Alabama expensive?

In Citronelle, Alabama, the median home is worth about $48,100, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Citronelle, Alabama?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Citronelle, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Citronelle, Alabama?

About 27.8% of people in Citronelle, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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