2026 Compare Cities People:
Citrus Heights, CA vs Aurora, CO

Change Cities
Highlights
- Aurora is 0% more densely populated than Citrus Heights.
- People are 4.1% more likely to be married in Aurora.
- The Median Age is 2.9 years younger in Aurora.
 Citrus Heights, CAAurora, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock383,496329,725,481
 Female Population50.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
 space3
 Population - 201083,188  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock276,393285,036,114
 Population - 1990107,439  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock40.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-18.4%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock2,497.793.4
 Land Area14.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.7264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Citrus Heights, CAAurora, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Citrus Heights, CAAurora, COUnited States
 White68.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock16.0%12.2%
 Asian4.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock29.0%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Citrus Heights, CAAurora, COUnited States
 Married Population46.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock46.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.5%50.2%
 Never Married34.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.4%10.8%
 Widowed6.0%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.762.60
 Households33,333  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock90,28680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households12,603  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Citrus Heights    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

We bought our home here 23 years ago. I was pregnant when we moved in and we have raised three children here now all adults. We are close to schools and at the time it  More

   |    Reply

Over 8 years ago

When we moved into Citrus Heights 7 years ago, it felt like it was on the upswing and we were comfortable taking daily walks through many neighborhoods. Now, we find  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

We've lived in the area for nearly 15 years. While we used to appreciate the heat of the summer, it seems to be wearing us down. We intend to move to a more moderate  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Citrus Heights

Reviews for Aurora    40 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Used to be affordable. I lived in aurora for 5 years and it was a great because I could drive to all the cool places in Denver and elsewhere. I was priced out  More

   |    Reply

It is ok. Not great. It used to be worth the cost (4/5 stars). The schools are mediocre, the people are hit or miss. People born here are friendly but  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

I've lived here for 10 years, and I gotta say, it's easily one of the most overpriced cities I've ever lived in. The cost of living makes it not worth it to live here,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Aurora


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.