Citrus City, Texas facts for kids
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Citrus City, Texas
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Location of Citrus City, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km2) |
| • Land | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
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| • Total | 3,291 |
| • Density | 1,650/sq mi (621/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78572
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-15028 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378124 |
Citrus City is a small community in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not an officially incorporated town. In 2020, about 3,291 people lived there.
Citrus City is part of a larger group of cities. These include McAllen, Edinburg, and Mission. This area is known as a Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The community was started in 1943. This was during World War II. A builder named Howard Moffitt founded it. He wanted to create a place for growing oranges and grapefruits. He was known for building simple, practical houses. However, the water system in the area was too salty. This made it hard to grow fruit. So, the plans for a big town changed. Some of Moffitt's original houses can still be seen in Citrus City today.
Where is Citrus City?
Citrus City is located in southern Texas. It is found at coordinates 26.327092 degrees north and -98.390987 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says Citrus City covers about 2.0 square miles (5.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within its borders.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Citrus City has grown over the years. The government counts people every ten years in a census.
- In 2000, there were 941 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 2,321.
- By 2020, 3,291 people lived in Citrus City.
Citrus City was first counted as a census-designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census.
Schools in Citrus City
Students in Citrus City attend schools in the La Joya Independent School District.
Here are some of the schools that serve the community:
- Some students go to Juan M. Seguin Elementary School.
- Others attend Dr. Mendiola Elementary School.
- For middle school, some go to J. D. Salinas Middle School.
- Other middle school students attend A. Richards Middle School.
- High school students go to Juarez-Lincoln High School.
The South Texas Independent School District also has special schools. These are called magnet schools. They offer unique programs and serve the Citrus City community as well.
See also
In Spanish: Citrus City (Texas) para niños
