Citronelle is a city located in Mobile County Alabama. Citronelle has a 2024 population of 3,901. Citronelle is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,935 in 2020.
The average household income in Citronelle is $71,148 with a poverty rate of 18.85%. The median age in Citronelle is 37.6 years: 34.3 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Citronelle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,897 | 73.72% |
| Black or African American | 684 | 17.4% |
| Two or more races | 260 | 6.62% |
| Asian | 58 | 1.48% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,399 | 2.75 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Married | 693 | 3.4 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 482 | 1.14 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Male | 140 | 4.33 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Female | 84 | 4.08 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
69.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 185 | 6.89% |
| Associates Degree | 339 | 12.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 190 | 7.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 134 | 4.99% |
| High School Graduate | 1,239 | 46.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 3.65% |
| Some College | 502 | 18.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,883 | 1,730 | 252 |
| Black | 506 | 386 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 211 | 211 | 22 |
| Asian | 36 | 36 | 11 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 30.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,214 | $95,234 | $73,536 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,384 | $50,233 | $16,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,897 | $52,679 | $22,273 |
| Some College | $41,736 | $56,382 | $23,214 |
$38,897
Average Earnings
$52,679
Average Male
$22,273
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.78% of Citronelle residents speak only English, while 1.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,827 | 510 | 18.04% |
| Black | 667 | 145 | 21.74% |
| Multiple | 254 | 71 | 27.95% |
18.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.98%
Male Poverty Rate
18.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Citronelle is Multiple, with 27.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Citronelle is White, with 18.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.72% |
| Some College | 25.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 24.21% |
| High School | 14.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 43.16% |
| Female Employed | 4.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,147 | $87,527 |
| Households | $54,892 | $71,148 |
| Married Families | $85,972 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,000 | $37,295 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
275
Number of Veterans
264
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 131 |
| Vietnam | 107 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 131 |
| 75+ | 73 |
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 7.57% |
| Black | 117 | 22.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.16%
Born in Citronelle
98.98%
Native Born
1.02%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
98.98% of Citronelle residents were born in the United States, with 66.16% having been born in Alabama. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,859 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2028 | 3,868 | -8 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 3,876 | -8 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 3,884 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 3,893 | -8 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 3,901 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 3,910 | 7 | 0.18% |
| 2022 | 3,903 | -26 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 3,929 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 3,935 | 42 | 1.08% |
| 2019 | 3,893 | -15 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 3,908 | -20 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 3,928 | -20 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 3,948 | 13 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 3,935 | 9 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 3,926 | 5 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 3,921 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 3,926 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 3,935 | 5 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 3,930 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,659 | -12 | -0.33% |
| 1990 | 3,671 | 830 | 29.22% |
| 1980 | 2,841 | -1,018 | -26.38% |