Citronelle, AL Demographics

A map of Citronelle's Population by Race

Citronelle, Alabama has an estimated population of 3,913, a less than 1% change from the 3,946 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.6% White, 14.3% Black, 9.8% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Citronelle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Citronelle has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Citronelle, that probability was 52.1% in 2020 and 45.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Citronelle is ranked the 145th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Citronelle was ranked the 141st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Citronelle's White Population

2,800 residents of Citronelle, or 71.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Citronelle is higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Citronelle ranks 384th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Citronelle's White population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Citronelle's population has increased from 65.7% to 71.6%.

Citronelle is more White than neighboring Sims Chapel (0% White), Chunchula (52.8% White), and Fairford (28.7% White). Citronelle is less White than neighboring Gulfcrest (84.1% White), and Deer Park (93.3% White).

Citronelle's Black Population

561 residents of Citronelle, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Citronelle is considerably lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Citronelle ranks 236th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Citronelle's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.3%. Black residents' share of Citronelle's population has decreased from 19.8% to 14.3%.

Citronelle is more Black than neighboring Gulfcrest (0% Black), Deer Park (6.7% Black), and Sims Chapel (0% Black). Citronelle is less Black than neighboring Chunchula (47.2% Black), and Fairford (71.3% Black).

Citronelle's Asian Population

66 residents of Citronelle, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Citronelle is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Citronelle ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Citronelle's Asian population has grown by an estimated 407.7%. Asian residents' share of Citronelle's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.7%.

Citronelle is more Asian than neighboring Gulfcrest (0% Asian), Deer Park (0% Asian), Sims Chapel (0% Asian), Chunchula (0% Asian), and Fairford (0% Asian).

Citronelle's Hispanic Population

59 residents of Citronelle, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Citronelle is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Citronelle ranks 399th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Citronelle's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Citronelle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Citronelle is more Hispanic than neighboring Deer Park (0% Hispanic), Sims Chapel (0% Hispanic), Chunchula (0% Hispanic), and Fairford (0% Hispanic). Citronelle is less Hispanic than neighboring Gulfcrest (8.5% Hispanic).

Citronelle's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Citronelle, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Citronelle is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Citronelle ranks 7th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Citronelle's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 82.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Citronelle's population has decreased from 6.2% to 1.1%.

Citronelle is more Native American/Other than neighboring Deer Park (0% Native American/Other), Sims Chapel (0% Native American/Other), Chunchula (0% Native American/Other), and Fairford (0% Native American/Other). Citronelle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gulfcrest (7.3% Native American/Other).

Citronelle's Multiracial Population

384 residents of Citronelle, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Citronelle is higher than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Citronelle ranks 37th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Citronelle's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 54.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Citronelle's population has increased from 6.3% to 9.8%.

Citronelle is more Multiracial than neighboring Gulfcrest (0% Multiracial), Deer Park (0% Multiracial), Sims Chapel (0% Multiracial), Chunchula (0% Multiracial), and Fairford (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.