CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Citrus Heights

California · 107,439 residents · 14.216 sq mi

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Citrus Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,748. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value is $131,900.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.1

US median: 33.0

Average education

19% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 31%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

107,439

+26%vs 2000

vs 85,071 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

7,558 / sq mi

+26%vs 2000

vs 5,984 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.1

−8%vs 2000

vs 34.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202487K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$35,748

+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $43,859 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,358

−26%vs 2000

vs $20,744 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.3%

−1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.3% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$131,900

+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $132,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$612

+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $728 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

58.8%

+1.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 57.2% in 2000

41.2% rent

Afford Score

3.7

+22%vs 2000

vs 3.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic79.7%(67,809)

Black2.7%(2,334)

Hispanic / Latino10%(8,539)

Asian2.8%(2,344)

Other0%

Diversity Score35.9%(30,504)

1990

White, non-Hispanic91.2%(98,014)

Black2.3%(2,450)

Hispanic / Latino6.8%(7,346)

Asian3.4%(3,624)

Other3.1%(3,351)

Diversity Score33.1%(35,518)

Diversity Score

−8%vs 2000

vs 36 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

19.1%

+0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 18.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

86.3%

−2.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 88.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.1%

−0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

23.2 min

+32%vs 2000

vs 17.6 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Citrus Heights, California?

Citrus Heights, California has about 107,439 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Citrus Heights, California?

The typical household in Citrus Heights, California earns about $35,748 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Citrus Heights, California expensive?

In Citrus Heights, California, the median home is worth about $131,900, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Citrus Heights, California?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Citrus Heights, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Citrus Heights, California?

About 7.3% of people in Citrus Heights, California 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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