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Citrus Heights

California · 87,583 residents · 14.216 sq mi
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Citrus Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,867. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $326,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87,583
+3%since 2000
from 85,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,161 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 5,984 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+11%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
81K88K95K103K110K1990201020202024Citrus Heights
202487K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,867
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,859 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,176
+55%since 2000
from $20,744 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,700
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,364
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $728 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+64%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(56,474)
Black3.6%(3,191)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(17,176)
Asian4%(3,507)
Other5.7%(5,025)
Diversity Score64.4%(56,425)
Diversity Score
64
+80%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Citrus Heights, California?

Citrus Heights, California has about 87,583 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Citrus Heights, California earns about $65,867 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 $326,700, and the typical rent is about $1,364 a month.

How educated are people in Citrus Heights, California?

About 21.6% 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 10.5% of people in Citrus Heights, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Citrus Heights, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Citrus Heights, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19,856 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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