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Corona

California · 157,136 residents · 39.892 sq mi
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Corona is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,434. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $491,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157,136
+26%since 2000
from 124,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,939 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 3,133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+21%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
67K94K122K149K176K1990201020202024Corona
2024160K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,434
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,615 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,545
+55%since 2000
from $21,001 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$491,000
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,705
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $812 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+73%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47%(58,784)
Black6.2%(7,704)
Hispanic / Latino35.7%(44,569)
Asian7.4%(9,239)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.7%(95,903)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.7%(49,860)
Black5.2%(8,136)
Hispanic / Latino46.5%(73,102)
Asian11.8%(18,482)
Other4.1%(6,459)
Diversity Score82.5%(129,629)
Diversity Score
82
+7%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 28.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
24.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corona, California?

Corona, California has about 157,136 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corona, California?

The typical household in Corona, California earns about $88,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corona, California expensive?

In Corona, California, the median home is worth about $491,000, and the typical rent is about $1,705 a month.

How educated are people in Corona, California?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Corona, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corona, California?

About 9.5% of people in Corona, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corona, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Corona, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81,041 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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