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Citrus City

Texas · 2,395 residents · 2.075 sq mi
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Citrus City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,375. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,454 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $93,800. At a median age of 26.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,395
+155%since 2000
from 941 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,154 / sq mi
+155%since 2000
from 453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.3
+25%since 2000
from 21.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6212K3K4K4K2000201020202024Citrus City
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,375
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,278 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,989
+112%since 2000
from $6,117 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
−27%since 2010
from 0.474 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade33.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+20%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.7%(929)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4%(95)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino95.2%(2,281)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(19)
Diversity Score11.4%(273)
Diversity Score
11
+263%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
50.4%
+32.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+99%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
2.9%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
42.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
49.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2013
from 59.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+64.7 ptssince 2017
from 24.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
16.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
83.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Citrus City, Texas?

Citrus City, Texas has about 2,395 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Citrus City, Texas?

The typical household in Citrus City, Texas earns about $39,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Citrus City, Texas expensive?

In Citrus City, Texas, the median home is worth about $93,800.

How educated are people in Citrus City, Texas?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Citrus City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Citrus City, Texas?

About 24.4% of people in Citrus City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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