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Aug. 05, 2020
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Incorporation State Country Code CO
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000024090
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Aug. 05, 2020
Entity Registrant Name CITIZENS, INC.
Entity File Number 0-16509
Entity Tax Identification Number 84-0755371
Entity Address, Address Line One 14231 Tandem Blvd
Entity Address, City or Town Austin
Entity Address, State or Province TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 78728
City Area Code (512)
Local Phone Number 837-7100
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Class A Common Stock
Trading Symbol CIA
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false