Citrus, California

For the community in Inyo County formerly with this name, see Kearsarge, California.

For other uses, see Citrus.

Place in California, United States

Citrus, California

Unincorporated community
Census designated place

Dalton Park

Location of Citrus in Los Angeles County, California.

Citrus, California

Location in the United States

Coordinates: 34°6′54″N 117°53′30″W﻿ / ﻿34.11500°N 117.89167°W﻿ / 34.11500; -117.89167
Country|  United States
State|  California
County| Los Angeles
Area

[1]

• Total

| 0.88 sq mi (2.27 km2)
• Land| 0.88 sq mi (2.27 km2)
• Water| 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0.17%
Elevation

[2]

| 584 ft (178 m)
Population

(2020)

• Total

| 10,243
• Density| 11,692.92/sq mi (4,514.41/km2)
Time zone| UTC-8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)| UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code|

91702, 91722

Area code| 626
FIPS code| 06-13560
GNIS feature ID| 1867006

Citrus is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is located in the San Gabriel Valley between Azusa to the north and west, Glendora to the east, and Covina to the south. It is often referred to as "unincorporated Azusa" or "unincorporated Covina" as many street postal addresses that fall under here end in one of those two cities.

## Geography

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Citrus is located at 34°6′54″N 117°53′30″W﻿ / ﻿34.11500°N 117.89167°W﻿ / 34.11500; -117.89167 (34.114891, -117.891786).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), over 99% of which is land.

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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1980| 12,450| | —
1990| 9,481| | −23.8%
2000| 10,581| | 11.6%
2010| 10,866| | 2.7%
2020| 10,243| | −5.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
1860–1870[5][6] 1880-1890[7]
1900[8] 1910[9] 1920[10]
1930[11] 1940[12] 1950[13]
1960[14][15] 1970[16] 1980[17]
1990[18] 2000[19] 2010[20]
2020[21]

Citrus first appeared as a census designated place in the 1980 U.S. Census as part of the East San Gabriel Valley census county division.[17]

Citrus CDP, California – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race. Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[22] | Pop 2010[23] | Pop 2020[21] | % 2000  | % 2010  | % 2020

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White alone (NH)  | 2,515  | 1,748  | 1,183  | 23.77%  | 16.09%  | 11.55%
Black or African American alone (NH)  | 305  | 198  | 169  | 2.88%  | 1.82%  | 1.65%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)  | 41  | 22  | 36  | 0.39%  | 0.20%  | 0.35%
Asian alone (NH)  | 678  | 837  | 818  | 6.41%  | 7.70%  | 7.99%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)  | 1  | 4  | 6  | 0.01%  | 0.04%  | 0.06%
Other race alone (NH)  | 10  | 20  | 65  | 0.09%  | 0.18%  | 0.63%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)  | 170  | 126  | 160  | 1.61%  | 1.16%  | 1.56%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)  | 6,861  | 7,911  | 7,806  | 64.84%  | 72.81%  | 76.21%
Total | 10,581 | 10,866 | 10,243 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00%

### 2020

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The 2020 United States census reported that Citrus had a population of 10,243. The population density was 11,692.9 inhabitants per square mile (4,514.7/km2). The racial makeup of Citrus was 26.0% White, 2.0% African American, 3.3% Native American, 8.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 35.5% from other races, and 24.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 76.2% of the population.[24]

The census reported that 99.8% of the population lived in households, 0.2% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.[24]

There were 2,616 households, out of which 45.1% included children under the age of 18, 54.9% were married-couple households, 6.6% were cohabiting couple households, 23.4% had a female householder with no partner present, and 15.1% had a male householder with no partner present. 10.7% of households were one person, and 3.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.91.[24] There were 2,218 families (84.8% of all households).[25]

The age distribution was 22.7% under the age of 18, 11.4% aged 18 to 24, 29.5% aged 25 to 44, 25.3% aged 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males.[24]

There were 2,684 housing units at an average density of 3,063.9 units per square mile (1,183.0 units/km2), of which 2,616 (97.5%) were occupied. Of these, 72.0% were owner-occupied, and 28.0% were occupied by renters.[24]

In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $101,179, and the per capita income was $27,712. About 5.5% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line.[26]

### 2010

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At the 2010 census Citrus had a population of 10,866. The population density was 12,231.0 inhabitants per square mile (4,722.4/km2). The racial makeup of Citrus was 5,898 (54.3%) White (16.1% Non-Hispanic White),[27] 240 (2.2%) African American, 120 (1.1%) Native American, 860 (7.9%) Asian, 4 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 3,302 (30.4%) from other races, and 442 (4.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7,911 persons (72.8%).[28]

The census reported that 10,841 people (99.8% of the population) lived in households, 25 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.

There were 2,615 households, 1,364 (52.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,524 (58.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 442 (16.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 229 (8.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 152 (5.8%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 24 (0.9%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 278 households (10.6%) were one person and 94 (3.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 4.15. There were 2,195 families (83.9% of households); the average family size was 4.33.

The age distribution was 3,083 people (28.4%) under the age of 18, 1,322 people (12.2%) aged 18 to 24, 3,208 people (29.5%) aged 25 to 44, 2,402 people (22.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 851 people (7.8%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 30.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

There were 2,701 housing units at an average density of 3,040.3 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,854 (70.9%) were owner-occupied and 761 (29.1%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.5%. 7,841 people (72.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 3,000 people (27.6%) lived in rental housing units.

According to the 2010 United States Census, the median household income was $59,919, with 10.9% of the population living below the federal poverty line.[27]

In 2000, Mexican and German were the most common ancestries. Mexico and the Philippines were the most common foreign places of birth.[29]

## Government

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Citrus, being an unincorporated community, has no municipal government.

In the California State Legislature, Citrus is in the 22nd senatorial district, represented by Democrat Susan Rubio, and in the 48th Assembly district, represented by Democrat Blanca Rubio.[30]

In the United States House of Representatives, Citrus is in California's 31st congressional district, represented by Democrat Gil Cisneros.[31]

## Education

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Most of Citrus is in Azusa Unified School District, while parts are in Glendora Unified School District and other parts are in Covina-Valley Unified School District.[32]

## References

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1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
2. ^ "Citrus". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
4. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
5. ^ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Almeda County to Sutter County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
6. ^ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Tehama County to Yuba County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
7. ^ "1890 Census of Population - Population of California by Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
8. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of California by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
9. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
10. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
11. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number and Distribution of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
12. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
13. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
14. ^ "1960 Census of Population - General population Characteristics - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
15. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
16. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
17. ^ a b "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
18. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
19. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
20. ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
21. ^ a b "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Citrus CDP, California". United States Census Bureau.
22. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Citrus CDP, California". United States Census Bureau.
23. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Citrus CDP, California". United States Census Bureau.
24. ^ a b c d e "Citrus CDP, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
25. ^ "Citrus CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
26. ^ "Citrus CDP, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
27. ^ a b "Citrus CDP QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau". Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
28. ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Citrus CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
29. ^ "Citrus". Mapping L.A. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
30. ^ "Final Maps | California Citizens Redistricting Commission". Retrieved August 4, 2025.
31. ^ "California's 31st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
32. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Los Angeles County, CA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 11 (PDF p. 12/19). Retrieved November 25, 2023.

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