Population 5,560 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Citronelle
Household size in Citronelle
| Period | Citronelle | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Citronelle average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.79, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Citronelle
| Period | Citronelle | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.2 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Citronelle skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.2, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Citronelle
| Period | Citronelle | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Citronelle (11.4%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Citronelle
Renters in Citronelle
| Period | Citronelle | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.5% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Citronelle own their homes; 29.5% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 53.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. The renter share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Citronelle
| Period | Citronelle | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Citronelle: 19.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Citronelle
| Period | Citronelle | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Citronelle are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Citronelle
| Period | Citronelle | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $583 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $697 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $747 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $878 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$296 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Citronelle costs $878 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $296 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Citronelle
Bachelor's degrees in Citronelle
| Period | Citronelle | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Citronelle: 11.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 1.4 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only nine of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Citronelle
| Period | Citronelle | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.8% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.8% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.8 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Citronelle never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 17.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Citronelle
| Period | Citronelle | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Citronelle than nationally: unemployment was 6.9%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.4 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Citronelle compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citronelle | 2.74 | 41.8 | 11.4% | 29.5% | 19.9% | 1982 | $878 | 11.4% | 86.8% | 6.9% |
| Sidney | 2.74 | 37.8 | 13.2% | 24.2% | 10.8% | 1990 | $983 | 13.2% | 87.7% | 12.4% |
| Georgetown | 2.56 | 36.1 | 8.7% | 10.5% | 17.1% | 1991 | $1,251 | 19.8% | 87.1% | 3.6% |
| Chunchula | 2.79 | 36.4 | 9.6% | 5.2% | 14.7% | 1991 | $1,125 | 16.4% | 85.5% | 4.5% |
| Vinegar Bend | 1.95 | 54.8 | 14.8% | 11.3% | 12.8% | 1987 | $699 | 14.2% | 78.9% | 1.9% |
| Bucks | 2.48 | 46.9 | 1.1% | 11.4% | 10.3% | 1988 | $948 | 21.1% | 88.8% | 0.4% |
| Fairford | 2.73 | 35.5 | 17.7% | 17.7% | 15.0% | 2000 | $488 | 18.3% | 80.7% | 10.2% |
| Mount Vernon | 2.57 | 45.0 | 10.1% | 15.0% | 19.7% | 1983 | $986 | 13.0% | 79.0% | 4.2% |
| Calvert | 2.86 | 38.4 | 14.7% | 14.8% | 23.7% | 1991 | $690 | 13.8% | 82.7% | 6.8% |
| Axis | 3.01 | 39.4 | 22.0% | 13.8% | 2.6% | 1985 | $978 | 16.6% | 84.3% | 5.6% |
| Shipman | 2.63 | 32.1 | 10.5% | 13.9% | 10.4% | 1992 | $875 | 12.2% | 87.7% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Citronelle. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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