Citrus City is a CDP located in Hidalgo County Texas. Citrus City has a 2024 population of 3,020. Citrus City is currently growing at a rate of 1.68% annually and its population has increased by 2.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,957 in 2020.
The average household income in Citrus City is $36,686 with a poverty rate of 48.63%. The median age in Citrus City is 22.9 years: 21.9 years for males, and 27.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Citrus City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,481 | 50.72% |
| Two or more races | 1,335 | 45.72% |
| Other race | 83 | 2.84% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.72% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 617 | 4.73 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Married | 386 | 4.77 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Female | 147 | 5.56 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Non Family | 54 | 1.57 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 30 | 5.87 | 100 | 0 |
5.04
Average Family Size
4.73
Average Household Size
80.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 180 | 12.73% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 2.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 3.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 427 | 30.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 557 | 39.39% |
| Some College | 161 | 11.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,357 | 649 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 628 | 271 | 0 |
| White | 57 | 28 | 28 |
| Other Race | 55 | 55 | 20 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 49.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,185 | $14,091 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $12,909 | $18,117 | $0 |
| Some College | $29,900 | $45,061 | $27,115 |
$12,909
Average Earnings
$18,117
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
14.46% of Citrus City residents speak only English, while 85.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 85.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,848 | 1,420 | 49.86% |
| Multiple | 1,335 | 388 | 29.06% |
| Other | 83 | 45 | 54.22% |
48.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.63%
Male Poverty Rate
53.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Citrus City is Other, with 54.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Citrus City is Multiple, with 29.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 21.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.98% |
| High School | 37.94% |
| Some College | 23.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 65.16% |
| Male Employed | 27.1% |
| Female Employed | 13.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $26,779 | $38,288 |
| Households | $26,971 | $36,686 |
| Married Families | $23,182 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 1.57% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 0.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
42.9%
Employment Rate
28.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.88%
Born in Citrus City
59.14%
Native Born
40.86%
Foreign Born
38.18%
Non Citizen
2.67%
Naturalized
59.14% of Citrus City residents were born in the United States, with 56.88% having been born in Texas. 38.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,020 | 50 | 1.68% |
| 2023 | 2,970 | 50 | 1.71% |
| 2022 | 2,920 | -21 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 2,941 | -16 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 2,957 | -331 | -10.07% |
| 2019 | 3,288 | 13 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 3,275 | 432 | 15.2% |
| 2017 | 2,843 | -843 | -22.87% |
| 2016 | 3,686 | -455 | -10.99% |
| 2015 | 4,141 | 288 | 7.47% |
| 2014 | 3,853 | 63 | 1.66% |
| 2013 | 3,790 | -248 | -6.14% |
| 2012 | 4,038 | 886 | 28.11% |
| 2011 | 3,152 | 831 | 35.8% |
| 2010 | 2,321 | 0 | 0% |