Citrus Heights, CA Demographics

A map of Citrus Heights's Population by Race

Citrus Heights, California had a population of 87,583 in 2020. It was 64.5% White, 3.6% Black, 4.0% Asian, 19.6% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 6.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Citrus Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Citrus Heights is the 96th most populous. 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's White Population

56,474 residents of Citrus Heights identify as White, or 64.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Citrus Heights considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Citrus Heights is ranked #677 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Citrus Heights is more White than neighboring Foothill Farms (48.7% White), Carmichael (63.8% White), and Antelope (52.2% White). Citrus Heights is less White than neighboring Fair Oaks (72.3% White), and Orangevale (73.8% White).

Citrus Heights's Black Population

3,191 residents of Citrus Heights identify as Black, or 3.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Citrus Heights roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Citrus Heights is ranked #271 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Citrus Heights is more Black than neighboring Fair Oaks (2.3% Black), and Orangevale (1.5% Black). Citrus Heights is less Black than neighboring Foothill Farms (10.9% Black), Carmichael (5.1% Black), and Antelope (7.8% Black).

Citrus Heights's Asian Population

3,507 residents of Citrus Heights identify as Asian, or 4.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Citrus Heights slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Citrus Heights is ranked #549 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Citrus Heights is more Asian than neighboring Orangevale (3.5% Asian). Citrus Heights is less Asian than neighboring Fair Oaks (5.2% Asian), Foothill Farms (8.2% Asian), Carmichael (7.4% Asian), and Antelope (13.9% Asian).

Citrus Heights's Hispanic Population

17,176 residents of Citrus Heights identify as Hispanic, or 19.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Citrus Heights less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Citrus Heights is ranked #874 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Citrus Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Fair Oaks (12.7% Hispanic), Orangevale (13.1% Hispanic), Carmichael (14.7% Hispanic), and Antelope (17.2% Hispanic). Citrus Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Foothill Farms (23.2% Hispanic).

Citrus Heights's Native American/Other Population

1,429 residents of Citrus Heights identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Citrus Heights roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Citrus Heights is ranked #546 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Citrus Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fair Oaks (1.2% Native American/Other), and Orangevale (1.5% Native American/Other). Citrus Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Foothill Farms (2% Native American/Other), and Antelope (2% Native American/Other).

Citrus Heights's Multiracial Population

5,806 residents of Citrus Heights identify as Multiracial, or 6.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Citrus Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Citrus Heights is ranked #333 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Citrus Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Fair Oaks (6.4% Multiracial). Citrus Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Foothill Farms (6.9% Multiracial), Orangevale (6.7% Multiracial), Carmichael (7.4% Multiracial), and Antelope (7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.