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Citrus

California · 10,904 residents · 0.876 sq mi
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Citrus is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,465. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $632,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 129%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,904
+3%since 2000
from 10,581 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
12,447 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 12,079 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+28%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Citrus
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,465
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,110 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,224
+78%since 2000
from $15,848 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
−13%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$632,000
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,344
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $924 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+123%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.8%(2,515)
Black2.9%(305)
Hispanic / Latino64.8%(6,861)
Asian6.4%(678)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.2%(6,577)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(1,149)
Black2.3%(251)
Hispanic / Latino80.2%(8,747)
Asian4.9%(530)
Other2.1%(227)
Diversity Score42.8%(4,662)
Diversity Score
43
−31%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
31.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 77.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 34.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
56.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 57.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Citrus, California?

Citrus, California has about 10,904 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Citrus, California?

The typical household in Citrus, California earns about $103,465 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Citrus, California expensive?

In Citrus, California, the median home is worth about $632,000, and the typical rent is about $2,344 a month.

How educated are people in Citrus, California?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Citrus, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Citrus, California?

About 7.7% of people in Citrus, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Citrus, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Citrus, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,423 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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