Citrus City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,291 at the 2020 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town was founded in 1943 during World War II by Howard Moffitt, a builder known for his vernacular Moffitt cottage architectural style, as part of a planned regional orange and grapefruit growing community. The local irrigation system proved to be too saline for fruit production, and the plans for a large town were revised. A few Moffitt houses survive in Citrus City.Miller, Phil (1992) Howard Moffitt's Small Homes and Stone Cottages. The Palimpsest: Iowa's Popular History Magazine:73(4).

Geography Citrus City is located at (26.327092, -98.390987).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

Citrus City first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. census.

Racial and ethnic composition +Citrus City CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2000Pop 2010% 2000% 2010White alone (NH)12292561.28%12.58%1.70%Black or African American alone (NH)0110.00%0.04%0.03%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)0000.00%0.00%0.00%Asian alone (NH)0010.00%0.00%0.03%Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)0000.00%0.00%0.00%Other race alone (NH)0100.00%0.04%0.00%Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)0190.00%0.04%0.27%Hispanic or Latino (any race)9292,0263,22498.72%87.29%97.96%Total9412,3213,291100.00%100.00%100.00%

2020 census As of the 2020 census, Citrus City had a population of 3,291. The median age was 22.9 years. 41.0% of residents were under the age of 18 and 5.0% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 89.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 85.6 males age 18 and over.

93.8% of residents lived in urban areas, while 6.2% lived in rural areas.

There were 728 households in Citrus City, of which 67.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 55.9% were married-couple households, 11.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 25.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 6.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 797 housing units, of which 8.7% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.4%.

2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 941 people, 203 households, and 190 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 222 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 13.28% White, 0.21% African American, 85.76% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 98.72% of the population.

There were 203 households, out of which 67.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.4% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 6.4% were non-families. 5.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.64 and the average family size was 4.68.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 43.1% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 11.1% from 45 to 64, and 2.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 21 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $15,278, and the median income for a family was $14,667. Males had a median income of $15,972 versus $14,886 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $6,117. About 49.4% of families and 47.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.2% of those under age 18 and 54.8% of those age 65 or over. Education Citrus City is served by the La Joya Independent School District."SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Hidalgo County, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 2, 2018.

Zoned schools include: Sections are zoned to Juan M. Seguin Elementary School while others are zoned to Dr. Mendiola Elementary School"Elementary School Zones 2017-2018 ." La Joya Independent School District. Retrieved on September 16, 2018. Some are zoned to J. D. Salinas Middle School while others are zoned to A. Richards Middle School"Middle School Zones 2017-2018 ." La Joya Independent School District. Retrieved on September 16, 2018. Juarez-Lincoln High School"High School Zones 2017-2018 ." La Joya Independent School District. Retrieved on September 16, 2018.

In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.

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