Citrus Heights, CA population by race
The table below shows Citrus Heights's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65,229 | 74.87% |
| Black or African American | 2,616 | 3.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 600 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 4,010 | 4.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 208 | 0.24% |
| Some other race | 6,284 | 7.21% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 8,180 | 9.39% |
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Citrus Heights population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Citrus Heights has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Citrus Heights's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Citrus Heights population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 74.87% are white, 3% are Black or African American, 0.69% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.60% are Asian, 0.24% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.21% are some other race and 9.39% are multiracial.
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Citrus Heights, CA population by race.
The largest racial group in Citrus Heights is White with a population of 65,229 (74.87% of the total population).
Citrus Heights 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Citrus Heights is White with a population of 65,229 (74.87% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 8,180 (9.39% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Citrus Heights, CA
By ethnicity, 17,133 (19.66% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 69,994 (80.34% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Citrus Heights, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 58,710 (83.88% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Citrus Heights, CA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Citrus Heights's Non-Hispanic population.
Citrus Heights Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 58,710 | 83.88% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,477 | 3.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 267 | 0.38% |
| Asian alone | 3,964 | 5.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 191 | 0.27% |
| Some other race alone | 321 | 0.46% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,064 | 5.81% |
Among the Hispanic population in Citrus Heights, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 14,037 (81.93% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Citrus Heights, CA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Citrus Heights's Hispanic population.
Citrus Heights Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 14,037 | 81.93% |
| Puerto Rican | 343 | 2.00% |
| Cuban | 57 | 0.33% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,696 | 15.74% |
Things to know
What percentage of Citrus Heights, CA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 19.66% of Citrus Heights population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Citrus Heights, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 14,037 (81.93% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Citrus Heights, CA have?
Citrus Heights, CA has 2,616 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.00% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Citrus Heights is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Citrus Heights, CA?
With 80.34% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Citrus Heights.
That being said, with a 7.21% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Citrus Heights.
What is the majority race in Citrus Heights, CA?
With a population of 65,229 (74.87% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Citrus Heights.
Some other races are second largest race in Citrus Heights, with 7.21% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
