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Citronelle

Alabama · 3,659 residents · 25.876 sq mi
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Citronelle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,739. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,659
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,671 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
141 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 142 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.7
+12%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Citronelle
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,739
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,378 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,455
+68%since 1990
from $9,795 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.4%
−12.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$448
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
25.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−6%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(2,849)
Black18.8%(690)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score45.1%(1,657)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(2,806)
Black18.6%(680)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(30)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score40.9%(1,498)
Diversity Score
41
−9%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.7%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
−11%since 1990
from 25.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Citronelle, Alabama?

Citronelle, Alabama has about 3,659 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Citronelle, Alabama?

The typical household in Citronelle, Alabama earns about $31,739 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 $61,400, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Citronelle, Alabama?

About 7.4% 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 15.4% of people in Citronelle, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Citronelle, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Citronelle, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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