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Citronelle

Alabama · 3,905 residents · 25.876 sq mi
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Citronelle has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,905
+7%since 2000
from 3,659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
151 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 141 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+9%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Citronelle
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,286
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,739 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,375
+12%since 2000
from $16,455 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,900
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−32.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+59%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score40.9%(1,498)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(2,737)
Black20.2%(788)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(103)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other4.2%(163)
Diversity Score54.7%(2,137)
Diversity Score
55
+34%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.5%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
58.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Citronelle, Alabama?

Citronelle, Alabama has about 3,905 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Citronelle, Alabama?

The typical household in Citronelle, Alabama earns about $41,286 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 $126,900, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Citronelle, Alabama?

About 11.2% 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 21.5% of people in Citronelle, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Citronelle, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Citronelle, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 234 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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