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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Corsicana

Texas · 24,485 residents · 22.985 sq mi
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Corsicana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,203. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,300. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,485
+7%since 1990
from 22,897 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,065 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 996 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.4
−2%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23K24K24K25K26K1990201020202024Corsicana
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,203
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,238 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,001
+28%since 1990
from $10,954 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$457
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $337 in 1990
US average: $602
60.2%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
39.8% rent
2.0
+3%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(15,633)
Black25.4%(5,822)
Hispanic / Latino9%(2,061)
Asian0.8%(175)
Diversity Score68%(15,564)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(12,687)
Black23.4%(5,727)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(5,502)
Asian0.6%(139)
Diversity Score76.6%(18,756)
77
+13%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 64.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 15.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corsicana, Texas?

Corsicana, Texas has about 24,485 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Corsicana, Texas?

The typical household in Corsicana, Texas earns about $27,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corsicana, Texas expensive?

In Corsicana, Texas, the median home is worth about $55,300, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in Corsicana, Texas?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Corsicana, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corsicana, Texas?

About 22.3% of people in Corsicana, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corsicana, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Corsicana, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,588 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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