Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Citrus Heights, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

86,995

Median Agei

38.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.6%57,059

Hispanic/Latino

20.1%17,503

Two or More

6.2%5,434

Black

3.5%3,081

Asian

3.5%3,069

Other

0.5%395

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%285

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%169

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%2,571

High School Diploma

22.2%13,962

Some College (<1 yr)

10%6,275

Some College (1+ yr)

19.6%12,321

Associate's Degree

11%6,893

Bachelor's Degree

16.5%10,346

Master's Degree

5.4%3,412

Professional Degree

1.3%790

Doctorate

0.8%471

HS or Higher

90.9%

BA or Higher

23.9%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$454,600

Median Renti

$1,827

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.7%20,460

Renter-Occupied

39.3%13,227

Total Units

34,946

Homeownership

60.7%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.8%987

$50K–$100K

2.4%488

$100K–$150K

1.4%295

$150K–$200K

1.7%357

$200K–$300K

3.7%754

$300K–$500K

51.8%10,607

$500K–$1M

32.4%6,637

$1M+

1.6%335

Rent Distribution

Under $500

129

$500–$750

113

$750–$1,000

387

$1,000–$1,250

941

$1,250–$1,500

1,262

$1,500–$2,000

5,546

$2,000+

4,549

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%107

2010–2019

1.2%419

2000–2009

5.8%2,026

1990–1999

9.7%3,377

1980–1989

21.2%7,392

1970–1979

40%13,976

1960–1969

10.8%3,760

1950–1959

7.8%2,727

1940–1949

2%689

1939 or earlier

1.4%473

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50.5%17,009

Electricity

47%15,825

Bottled/LP Gas

1%351

Coal

0.5%156

No Fuel

0.4%142

Wood

0.3%99

Solar

0.2%72

Other

0.1%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,314

Mean Household Incomei

$96,633

Per Capita Incomei

$38,221

Poverty Ratei

8.5%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

44,983

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%1,259

$10K–$15K

2.3%765

$15K–$20K

1.9%652

$20K–$25K

2.4%811

$25K–$30K

2.8%940

$30K–$35K

3.4%1,161

$35K–$40K

4.2%1,404

$40K–$45K

3%996

$45K–$50K

3.9%1,323

$50K–$60K

6.8%2,293

$60K–$75K

10.7%3,597

$75K–$100K

15.9%5,360

$100K–$125K

12.7%4,271

$125K–$150K

9%3,020

$150K–$200K

9.5%3,192

$200K+

7.8%2,643

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

522

Residentsi

929

Avg. Tenant Renti

$530/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

71 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing99 homes75% occupied$629/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers51 homes92% occupied$457/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 827 homes101% occupied$308/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $82,314/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

78.3%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

16.6%

Low income$41K–$66K/yr

4.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $66K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

79.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

68.3% of subsidized households are minority

28.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

18.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

13,74915.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,231

Philippines

881

Germany

394

Canada

321

United Kingdom

211

Guatemala

197

India

109

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

40,974

Avg. Commutei

28 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

41,873

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4,617(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.3%Insured

6.7%Uninsured