Corona, CA

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2021 Population

157,844

6.11% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.3

1.44% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.05%

4.76% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$95,268

7.73% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$530,100

7.96% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

77,385

5.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Corona, CA had a population of 158k people with a median age of 35.3 and a median household income of $95,268. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Corona, CA declined from 168,112 to 157,844, a −6.11% decrease and its median household income grew from $88,434 to $95,268, a 7.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Corona, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (31.3%), Other (Hispanic) (21.4%), White (Hispanic) (18.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.9%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (7.41%).

None of the households in Corona, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.8% of the residents in Corona, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Corona, CA are Salon Success Academy-Corona (136 degrees awarded in 2021), Advance Beauty Techs Academy (86 degrees), and Young Americans College of the Performing Arts (31 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Corona, CA was $530,100, and the homeownership rate was 63.6%.

Most people in Corona, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36 minutes. The average car ownership in Corona, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Corona, CA is home to a population of 158k people, from which 89.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 23.6% of Corona, CA residents were born outside of the country (37.2k people).

In 2021, there were 1.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.4k people) in Corona, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.8k Other (Hispanic) and 29.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.8%

2021 Citizenship

89.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.8% of Corona, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Corona, CA was 89.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Corona, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Corona, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
49.4k ± 1.94k
Other (Hispanic)
33.8k ± 2.62k
White (Hispanic)
29.7k ± 2.18k

49.1%

Hispanic Population

77.5k people

49.1% of the people in Corona, CA are hispanic (77.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Corona, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,959,545 ± 46,338 people
Philippines
828,655 ± 22,113 people
China
680,942 ± 20,084 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,959,545 California residents, followed by Philippines with 828,655 and China with 680,942.

Foreign-Born Population

23.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

37.2k people

24%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

40.3k people

As of 2021, 23.6% of Corona, CA residents (37.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Corona, CA was 24%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Corona, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,652 ± 314
Vietnam
1,304 ± 308
Gulf War (1990s)
737 ± 206

Corona, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Corona, CA employs 77.4k people. The largest industries in Corona, CA are Manufacturing (10,083 people), Retail Trade (9,404 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (8,859 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($89,919), Public Administration ($79,384), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,736).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,050. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

77.4k

2021 Value

± 2,160

−5.9%

1 Year decline

± 4.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Corona, CA declined at a rate of −5.9%, from 82.2k employees to 77.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Corona, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,786 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,914 people), and Management Occupations (8,184 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Corona, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

77.4k

2021 Value

± 2,160

−5.9%

1 Year decline

± 4.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Corona, CA declined at a rate of −5.9%, from 82.2k employees to 77.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Corona, CA, are Manufacturing (10,083 people), Retail Trade (9,404 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (8,859 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Corona, CA, though some of these residents may live in Corona, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,994

Median earning men ± $2,208

$37,332

Median earning women ± $1,783

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($93,598), Information ($63,730), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,091).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,852), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,314), and Construction ($51,563).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Corona, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Corona, CA awarded 253 degrees. The student population of Corona, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 43 male students and 283 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Corona, CA are Hispanic or Latino (129 and 52%), followed by White (67 and 27%), Black or African American (23 and 9.27%), and Asian (13 and 5.24%).

The largest universities in Corona, CA by number of degrees awarded are Salon Success Academy-Corona (136 and 53.8%), Advance Beauty Techs Academy (86 and 34%), and Young Americans College of the Performing Arts (31 and 12.3%).

The most popular majors in Corona, CA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (142 and 56.1%), General Cosmetology (46 and 18.2%), and General Visual & Performing Arts (31 and 12.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Corona, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 19.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 326 (13.2% men and 86.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 326 students enrolled in Corona, CA, 13.2% men and 86.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 196 records, of which 85.7% were women and 14.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Visual & Performing Arts
4 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
46 degrees awarded
Barbering
22 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Corona, CA was General Visual & Performing Arts with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Corona, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Salon Success Academy-Corona
136 degrees awarded
Advance Beauty Techs Academy
86 degrees awarded
Young Americans College of the Performing Arts
31 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salon Success Academy-Corona with 136 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 37 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Corona, CA, which is 0.171 times less than the 216 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 129 degrees mean that there were 1.93 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 67 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($10,540) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($3,490) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Measure

In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Corona, CA was $530,100 in 2021, which is 2.16 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $491,000 to $530,100, a 7.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Corona, CA is 63.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Corona, CA have an average commute time of 36 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Corona, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Corona, CA is $95,268. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Corona, CA was Census Tract 418.06 with a value of $143,017, followed by Census Tract 406.09 and Census Tract 418.10, with respective values of $141,194 and $140,815.

Housing

Property

$530,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,869

$29,158

Median Property Taxes

±$1,061

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Corona, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Corona, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.6%

Homeownership

2021

73.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.6% of the housing units in Corona, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Corona, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 418.06
Census Tract 406.09
Census Tract 418.10

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Corona, CA was Census Tract 418.06 with a value of $143,017, followed by Census Tract 406.09 and Census Tract 418.10, with respective values of $141,194 and $140,815.

The following map shows all of the places in Corona, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$95,268

Median Household Income

± $3,780

45.9k

Number of Households

± 1,574

In 2021, the median household income of the 45.9k households in Corona, CA grew to $95,268 from the previous year's value of $88,434.

The following chart displays the households in Corona, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Corona, CA is from California.

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.1%)
Carpooled (8.78%)
Worked At Home (7.59%)

In 2021, 79.1% of workers in Corona, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.78%) and those who worked at home (7.59%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

36 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Corona, CA have a longer commute time (36 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.18% of the workforce in Corona, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Corona, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Corona, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Corona, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.05% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Corona, CA (14.2k out of 157k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Corona, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.4% of the population of Corona, CA has health coverage, with 52.7% on employee plans, 19.1% on Medicaid, 7.87% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.744% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Riverside County, CA see 2275 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.15% decrease from the previous year (2325 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1869 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 424 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,275 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Riverside County, CA

Primary care physicians in Riverside County, CA see an average of 2,275 patients per year. This represents a 2.15% decrease from the previous year (2,325 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Riverside County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.6%

Uninsured

52.7%

Employer Coverage

19.1%

Medicaid

7.87%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

0.744%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Corona, CA declined by 3.41% from 8.9% to 8.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Corona, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.