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Corsicana

Texas · 25,109 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 $41,898. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,000. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,109
+3%since 2000
from 24,485 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,092 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,065 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
+5%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K24K25K26K1990201020202024Corsicana
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,898
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,203 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,881
+49%since 2000
from $14,001 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
45.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(9,738)
Black19%(4,782)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(8,836)
Asian1%(245)
Other5.6%(1,409)
Diversity Score85.5%(21,460)
Diversity Score
85
+12%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
19.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.8%
−55.0 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corsicana, Texas?

Corsicana, Texas has about 25,109 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corsicana, Texas?

The typical household in Corsicana, Texas earns about $41,898 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 $97,000, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Corsicana, Texas?

About 14.8% 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 16.3% 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 2,212 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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