Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Oct. 27, 2012
Nov. 13, 2012
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name Citi Trends Inc  
Entity Central Index Key 0001318484  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Oct. 27, 2012  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --02-02  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   15,139,820
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3