Citrus Heights, CA

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2024 Population

86,995

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

38.7

1.04% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

8.56%

12.5% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$82,314

6.67% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$454,600

5.21% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

41,873

0.31% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Citrus Heights, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.2% of the residents in Citrus Heights, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Citrus Heights, CA are National Career Education (326 degrees awarded in 2024) and Citrus Heights Beauty College (122 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Citrus Heights, CA was $454,600, and the homeownership rate was 60.7%.

Most people in Citrus Heights, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28 minutes. The average car ownership in Citrus Heights, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Citrus Heights, CA is home to a population of 87k people, from which 93.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 15.8% of Citrus Heights, CA residents were born outside of the country (13.7k people).

In 2024, there were 8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.1k people) in Citrus Heights, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.13k Other (Hispanic) and 5.49k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.2%

2024 Citizenship

94.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.2% of Citrus Heights, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Citrus Heights, CA was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Citrus Heights, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Citrus Heights, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
57.1k ± 1.9k
Other (Hispanic)
7.13k ± 1.44k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
5.49k ± 964

20.1%

Hispanic Population

17.5k people

20.1% of the people in Citrus Heights, CA are hispanic (17.5k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Citrus Heights, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
China
695,724 ± 20,296 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

Foreign-Born Population

15.8%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

13.7k people

14.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

12.9k people

As of 2024, 15.8% of Citrus Heights, CA residents (13.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Citrus Heights, CA was 14.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Citrus Heights, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,882 ± 283
Gulf War (2001-)
851 ± 201
Gulf War (1990s)
535 ± 169

Citrus Heights, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.21 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Citrus Heights, CA.

Health

93.3% of the population of Citrus Heights, CA has health coverage, with 46.2% on employee plans, 20.7% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 0.939% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 23.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.65%

Uninsured

46.2%

Employer Coverage

20.7%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

0.939%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Citrus Heights, CA declined by 6.16% from 7.09% to 6.65%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Citrus Heights, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Citrus Heights, CA employs 41.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Citrus Heights, CA were Retail Trade (6,062 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,388 people), and Construction (4,234 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($129,931), Utilities ($106,667), and Wholesale Trade ($73,232).

Employment

Occupations

41.9k

2024 Value

± 1,787

−0.31%

1 Year decline

± 5.95%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Citrus Heights, CA declined at a rate of −0.31%, from 42k employees to 41.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Citrus Heights, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,613 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,394 people), and Management Occupations (3,619 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Citrus Heights, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

41.9k

2024 Value

± 1,787

−0.31%

1 Year decline

± 5.95%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Citrus Heights, CA declined at a rate of −0.31%, from 42k employees to 41.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Citrus Heights, CA, are Retail Trade (6,062 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,388 people), and Construction (4,234 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Citrus Heights, CA, though some of these residents may live in Citrus Heights, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,485

Median earning men ± $2,458

$44,444

Median earning women ± $3,489

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($76,719), Wholesale Trade ($73,018), and Manufacturing ($68,317).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($77,699), Public Administration ($67,101), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,854).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Citrus Heights, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Citrus Heights, CA awarded 448 degrees. The student population of Citrus Heights, CA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 409 male students and 220 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Citrus Heights, CA are White (186 and 41.8%), Hispanic or Latino (146 and 32.8%), Asian (39 and 8.76%), and Black or African American (31 and 6.97%).

The largest universities in Citrus Heights, CA by number of degrees awarded are National Career Education (326 and 72.8%) and Citrus Heights Beauty College (122 and 27.2%).

The most popular majors in Citrus Heights, CA are Electrician (165 and 36.8%), HVAC Maintenance (82 and 18.3%), and General Cosmetology (53 and 11.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 629 students enrolled in Citrus Heights, CA, 65% men and 35% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 242 records, of which 41.7% were women and 58.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Electrician
165 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
82 degrees awarded
Phlebotamy Technician
49 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Citrus Heights, CA was Electrician with 165 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Citrus Heights, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

National Career Education
326 degrees awarded
Citrus Heights Beauty College
122 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was National Career Education with 326 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 249 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Citrus Heights, CA, which is 1.25 times more than the 199 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 186 degrees mean that there were 1.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 146 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Citrus Heights, CA was $454,600 in 2024, which is 1.37 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $432,100 to $454,600, a 5.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Citrus Heights, CA is 60.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Citrus Heights, CA have an average commute time of 28 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Citrus Heights, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$454,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,791

$20,460

Median Property Taxes

±$1,101

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Citrus Heights, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Citrus Heights, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.7%

Homeownership

2024

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 60.7% of the housing units in Citrus Heights, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Citrus Heights, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$82,314

Median Household Income

± $4,006

33.7k

Number of Households

± 1,454

In 2024, the median household income of the 33.7k households in Citrus Heights, CA grew to $82,314 from the previous year's value of $77,167.

The following chart displays the households in Citrus Heights, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Citrus Heights, CA is from California.

0.493

2024 Wage GINI in California

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (68.8%)
Worked At Home (16.9%)
Carpooled (9.58%)

In 2024, 68.8% of workers in Citrus Heights, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.9%) and those who carpooled to work (9.58%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Citrus Heights, CA have a longer commute time (28 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.69% of the workforce in Citrus Heights, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Citrus Heights, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Citrus Heights, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Citrus Heights, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.56% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Citrus Heights, CA (7.42k out of 86.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Citrus Heights, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.