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Citrus City

Texas · 3,291 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 $21,456. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,350 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $69,100. At a median age of 22.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 66% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,291
+250%since 2000
from 941 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,586 / sq mi
+250%since 2000
from 453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.9
+9%since 2000
from 21.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6212K3K4K4K2000201020202024Citrus City
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,456
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,278 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,371
+21%since 2000
from $6,117 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
48.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade40.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,100
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+62%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(56)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino98%(3,224)
Asian0%(1)
Other0.5%(17)
Diversity Score5.6%(183)
Diversity Score
6
+77%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
42.7%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+95%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
46.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
58.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2013
from 59.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Citrus City, Texas?

Citrus City, Texas has about 3,291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Citrus City, Texas earns about $21,456 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 $69,100, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Citrus City, Texas?

About 1.6% 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 48.1% of people in Citrus City, Texas 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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