Citrus, California

Citrus is a 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. Generally, this is referred to by locals as "unincorporated Covina" or "unincorporated Azusa". The population was 10,866 at the 2010 census, up from 10,581 at the 2000 census. Citrus is named after Citrus Avenue, which passes through the community.

For the community in Inyo County formerly with this name, see Kearsarge, California.
For other uses, see Citrus.
Citrus, California
Census-designated place
Location of Citrus in Los Angeles County, California.
Citrus, California
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 34°6′54″N 117°53′30″W
Country United States
State California
County Los Angeles
Area
 • Total0.889 sq mi (2.301 km2)
 • Land0.887 sq mi (2.297 km2)
 • Water0.002 sq mi (0.004 km2)  0.17%
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Population
 • Total10,866
 • Density12,000/sq mi (4,700/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
91702, 91722
Area code626
FIPS code06-13560
GNIS feature ID1867006

Possible future annexation by Covina

The annexation of Citrus (the portion east of Citrus Avenue and south of Gladstone Street) and other unincorporated portions of Covina has long been considered by the City of Covina. As of August 2019, Covina has been exploring its possibility. Residents' opinions were mixed, with some supporting the idea and others pushing it back. It is currently unknown whether Covina is still exploring the possibility of annexing unincorporated areas.

Geography

Citrus is located at 34°6′54″N 117°53′30″W (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
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
198012,450—
19909,481−23.8%
200010,58111.6%
201010,8662.7%
sources:[4][5]

2010

At the 2010 census Citrus had a population of 10,866. The population density was 12,231.0 people per square mile (4,722.4/km2). The racial makeup of Citrus was 5,898 (54.3%) White (16.1% Non-Hispanic White),[6] 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%).[7]

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.[6]

2000

At the 2000 census there were 10,581 people, 2,614 households, and 2,174 families in the CDP. The population density was 11,784.8 inhabitants per square mile (4,539.3/km2). There were 2,659 housing units at an average density of 2,961.5 per square mile (1,140.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 52.38% White, 3.24% Black or African American, 1.54% Native American, 6.73% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 31.12% from other races, and 4.94% from two or more races. 64.84% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[8] Of the 2,614 households 47.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.8% were non-families. 11.1% of households were one person and 3.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 4.03 and the average family size was 4.29.

The age distribution was 33.0% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% 65 or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median household income was $55,110 and the median family income was $53,668. Males had a median income of $32,289 versus $27,459 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,848. About 8.5% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government

In the California State Legislature, Citrus is in the 22nd Senate District, represented by Democrat Susan Rubio, and in the 48th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Blanca Rubio.[9]

In the United States House of Representatives, Citrus is in California's 32nd congressional district, represented by Democrat Grace Napolitano.[10]

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References
  1. "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
  2. "Citrus". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  3. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. "Census of Population and Housing (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  5. United States Census US Census Bureau
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-08. Retrieved 2013-12-01.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Citrus CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  9. "Statewide Database". Regents of the University of California. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  10. "California's 32nd Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
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