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Citrus City

Texas · 2,321 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 $14,730. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,380 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $34,700. At a median age of 24.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 70% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,321
+147%since 2000
from 941 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,119 / sq mi
+147%since 2000
from 453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.4
+16%since 2000
from 21.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6212K3K4K4K2000201020202024Citrus City
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,730
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,278 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$5,798
−5%since 2000
from $6,117 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
74.3%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade35.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
from $0 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−53.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
51.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+19%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.6%(292)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino87.3%(2,026)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.6%(641)
Diversity Score
28
+777%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
34.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+118%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
33.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.9%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Citrus City, Texas?

Citrus City, Texas has about 2,321 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Citrus City, Texas earns about $14,730 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 $34,700, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Citrus City, Texas?

About 5.6% 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 74.3% of people in Citrus City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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