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Citronelle

Alabama · 3,946 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 $43,884. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,400. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,946
+8%since 2000
from 3,659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
152 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 141 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+11%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Citronelle
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,884
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,739 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,866
+15%since 2000
from $16,455 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(2,592)
Black19.8%(782)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(66)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other6%(237)
Diversity Score57.1%(2,255)
Diversity Score
57
+40%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.2%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Citronelle, Alabama?

Citronelle, Alabama has about 3,946 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Citronelle, Alabama?

The typical household in Citronelle, Alabama earns about $43,884 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 $107,400, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Citronelle, Alabama?

About 10.4% 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 24.3% 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 275 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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