| Cover | Jun. 01, 2021 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 1, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 000-16509 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CITIZENS, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | CO |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 84-0755371 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 11815 Alterra Pkwy, Suite 1500 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Austin |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 78758 |
| 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 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | CIA |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000024090 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
