Citrus Heights, CA Demographics

A map of Citrus Heights's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	57,059	56,474	65.6%	64.5%
Hispanic	17,503	17,176	20.1%	19.6%
Multiracial	5,434	5,806	6.2%	6.6%
Black	3,081	3,191	3.5%	3.6%
Asian	3,069	3,507	3.5%	4.0%
Native American/Other	849	1,429	1.0%	1.6%

Citrus Heights, California has an estimated population of 86,995, a less than 1% change from the 87,583 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.6% White, 20.1% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 3.5% Black, 3.5% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Citrus Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Citrus Heights has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Citrus Heights, that probability was 53.8% in 2020 and 52.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Citrus Heights is ranked the 96th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Citrus Heights was ranked the 96th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Citrus Heights's White Population

57,059 residents of Citrus Heights, or 65.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Citrus Heights is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Citrus Heights ranks 678th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Citrus Heights's White population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. White residents' share of Citrus Heights's population has increased from 64.5% to 65.6%.

Citrus Heights is more White than neighboring Foothill Farms (49.2% White), Carmichael (62.3% White), and Antelope (54.7% White). Citrus Heights is less White than neighboring Fair Oaks (71.1% White), and Orangevale (75% White).

Citrus Heights's Black Population

3,081 residents of Citrus Heights, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Citrus Heights is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Citrus Heights ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Citrus Heights's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. Black residents' share of Citrus Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Citrus Heights is more Black than neighboring Fair Oaks (1.7% Black), and Orangevale (1.4% Black). Citrus Heights is less Black than neighboring Foothill Farms (9.5% Black), Carmichael (6.2% Black), and Antelope (10.5% Black).

Citrus Heights's Asian Population

3,069 residents of Citrus Heights, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Citrus Heights is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Citrus Heights ranks 553rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Citrus Heights's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Asian residents' share of Citrus Heights's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.5%.

Citrus Heights is more Asian than neighboring Orangevale (2.7% Asian). Citrus Heights is less Asian than neighboring Fair Oaks (4.9% Asian), Foothill Farms (12.2% Asian), Carmichael (7.8% Asian), and Antelope (12.4% Asian).

Citrus Heights's Hispanic Population

17,503 residents of Citrus Heights, or 20.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Citrus Heights is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Citrus Heights ranks 876th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Citrus Heights's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Citrus Heights's population has increased from 19.6% to 20.1%.

Citrus Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Fair Oaks (14.4% Hispanic), Orangevale (14.5% Hispanic), Carmichael (15.5% Hispanic), and Antelope (14.4% Hispanic). Citrus Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Foothill Farms (22.5% Hispanic).

Citrus Heights's Native American/Other Population

849 residents of Citrus Heights, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Citrus Heights is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Citrus Heights ranks 555th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Citrus Heights's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Citrus Heights's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.0%.

Citrus Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Foothill Farms (0.7% Native American/Other), and Carmichael (0.8% Native American/Other). Citrus Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fair Oaks (1.5% Native American/Other), Orangevale (1.2% Native American/Other), and Antelope (2.1% Native American/Other).

Citrus Heights's Multiracial Population

5,434 residents of Citrus Heights, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Citrus Heights is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Citrus Heights ranks 341st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Citrus Heights's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Citrus Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.2%.

Citrus Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Foothill Farms (6.1% Multiracial), Orangevale (5.2% Multiracial), and Antelope (6% Multiracial). Citrus Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Fair Oaks (6.4% Multiracial), and Carmichael (7.4% 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.