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.

[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.

The racial makeup of Citrus was 5,898 (54.3%) White (16.1% Non-Hispanic White),[21] 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.

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.

There were 2,659 housing units at an average density of 2,961.5 per square mile (1,143.4/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.

Mexico and the Philippines were the most common foreign places of birth.

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.