Citrus Heights is a city located in Sacramento County California. Citrus Heights has a 2024 population of 85,804. Citrus Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -1.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 87,544 in 2020.
The average household income in Citrus Heights is $91,871 with a poverty rate of 10.05%. The median age in Citrus Heights is 38.1 years: 36.6 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Citrus Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65,229 | 74.87% |
| Two or more races | 8,180 | 9.39% |
| Other race | 6,284 | 7.21% |
| Asian | 4,010 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,616 | 3% |
| Native American | 600 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 208 | 0.24% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 32,956 | 2.62 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Married | 14,252 | 3.4 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Non Family | 12,481 | 1.37 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Female | 4,332 | 3.39 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Male | 1,891 | 3.15 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
59.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,609 | 5.81% |
| Associates Degree | 7,177 | 11.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,610 | 15.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,086 | 6.57% |
| High School Graduate | 15,876 | 25.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,251 | 3.62% |
| Some College | 19,543 | 31.44% |
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 | 44,684 | 41,877 | 10,133 |
| Hispanic | 9,450 | 7,330 | 1,312 |
| 2+ Races | 4,534 | 3,774 | 731 |
| Other Race | 3,810 | 2,521 | 373 |
| Asian | 3,010 | 2,739 | 1,250 |
| Black | 1,944 | 1,756 | 498 |
| Native American | 504 | 487 | 105 |
| Islander | 154 | 94 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 96.63%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,567 | $58,490 | $52,004 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,637 | $63,125 | $69,167 |
| High School Graduate | $38,610 | $45,947 | $29,372 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,656 | $36,732 | $18,958 |
| Overall | $46,071 | $49,108 | $43,056 |
| Some College | $46,766 | $51,882 | $43,930 |
$46,071
Average Earnings
$49,108
Average Male
$43,056
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.06% of Citrus Heights residents speak only English, while 20.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58,570 | 5,169 | 8.83% |
| Hispanic | 17,068 | 2,361 | 13.83% |
| Multiple | 8,151 | 975 | 11.96% |
| Other | 6,282 | 911 | 14.5% |
| Black | 2,554 | 554 | 21.69% |
| Asian | 3,991 | 318 | 7.97% |
| Native | 600 | 184 | 30.67% |
| Islander | 200 | 6 | 3% |
10.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.02%
Male Poverty Rate
10.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Citrus Heights is Native, with 30.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Citrus Heights is Islander, with 3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.67% |
| High School | 13.27% |
| Some College | 7.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.03% |
| Female Employed | 5.51% |
| Male Employed | 4.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,109 | $104,650 |
| Households | $75,022 | $91,871 |
| Married Families | $104,681 | $116,653 |
| Non Families | $50,798 | $64,628 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
5,255
Number of Veterans
4,654
Male Veterans
601
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,972 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,131 |
| First Gulf War | 909 |
| Korea | 563 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,580 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,347 |
| 35 to 54 | 854 |
| 55 to 64 | 835 |
| 18 to 34 | 639 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,289 | 8.02% |
| Hispanic | 622 | 5.57% |
| 2+ Races | 310 | 5.91% |
| Black | 226 | 9.77% |
| Other Race | 191 | 4.29% |
| Native American | 131 | 24.3% |
| Asian | 108 | 3.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
67.02%
Born in Citrus Heights
84.86%
Native Born
15.14%
Foreign Born
5.83%
Non Citizen
9.31%
Naturalized
84.86% of Citrus Heights residents were born in the United States, with 67.02% having been born in California. 5.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 83,629 | -435 | -0.52% |
| 2028 | 84,064 | -435 | -0.51% |
| 2027 | 84,499 | -435 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 84,934 | -435 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 85,369 | -435 | -0.51% |
| 2024 | 85,804 | -435 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 86,239 | -288 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 86,527 | -717 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 87,244 | -300 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 87,544 | -341 | -0.39% |
| 2019 | 87,885 | -15 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 87,900 | 154 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 87,746 | 576 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 87,170 | 830 | 0.96% |
| 2015 | 86,340 | 901 | 1.05% |
| 2014 | 85,439 | 735 | 0.87% |
| 2013 | 84,704 | 555 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 84,149 | 487 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 83,662 | 474 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 83,188 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 85,071 | -22,368 | -20.82% |
| 1990 | 107,439 | 21,528 | 25.06% |
| 1980 | 85,911 | 64,151 | 294.81% |
| 1970 | 21,760 | -61,869 | -73.98% |