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Corsicana

Texas · 23,770 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 $36,538. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,200. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,770
−3%since 2000
from 24,485 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,034 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,065 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
+3%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K24K25K26K1990201020202024Corsicana
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,538
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,203 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,521
+32%since 2000
from $14,001 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.2%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
42.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(12,687)
Black23.4%(5,727)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(5,502)
Asian0.6%(139)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.6%(18,756)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45%(10,707)
Black20.5%(4,874)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(7,391)
Asian0.7%(160)
Other0.8%(187)
Diversity Score80.6%(19,162)
Diversity Score
81
+5%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+2%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corsicana, Texas?

Corsicana, Texas has about 23,770 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corsicana, Texas?

The typical household in Corsicana, Texas earns about $36,538 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 $78,200, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Corsicana, Texas?

About 15.9% 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 26.0% 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 873 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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