Corona, CA

Census Place

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2024 Population

159,670

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

37.5

0.536% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

8.71%

3.84% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$109,242

2.63% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$700,700

6.73% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

80,041

0.903% 1-year growth

About

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.

90.3% of the residents in Corona, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Corona, CA are Salon Success Academy-Corona (198 degrees awarded in 2024), Advance Beauty Techs Academy (73 degrees), and Young Americans College of the Performing Arts (10 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Corona, CA was $700,700, and the homeownership rate was 63.8%.

Most people in Corona, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.3 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 160k people, from which 90.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 25.1% of Corona, CA residents were born outside of the country (40k people).

In 2024, there were 1.26 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.5k people) in Corona, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 38.5k Other (Hispanic) and 22.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.3%

2024 Citizenship

90.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 90.3% of Corona, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Corona, CA was 90.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
48.5k ± 2.3k
Other (Hispanic)
38.5k ± 2.47k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
22.8k ± 2.33k

48.1%

Hispanic Population

76.8k people

48.1% of the people in Corona, CA are hispanic (76.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 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
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
China
695,724 ± 20,296 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

Foreign-Born Population

25.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

40k people

24.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

38.4k people

As of 2024, 25.1% of Corona, CA residents (40k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Corona, CA was 24.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Vietnam
1,629 ± 348
Gulf War (2001-)
1,553 ± 308
Gulf War (1990s)
771 ± 214

Corona, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Corona, CA.

Health

91.6% of the population of Corona, CA has health coverage, with 51.5% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 9.2% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.812% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.36%

Uninsured

51.5%

Employer Coverage

19.2%

Medicaid

9.2%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

0.812%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Corona, CA declined by 0.509% from 8.4% to 8.36%.

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.

Economy

The economy of Corona, CA employs 80k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Corona, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (9,810 people), Manufacturing (9,741 people), and Retail Trade (8,895 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($127,222), Finance & Insurance ($81,002), and Public Administration ($76,607).

Employment

Occupations

80k

2024 Value

± 2,377

0.903%

1 Year growth

± 4.07%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Corona, CA grew at a rate of 0.903%, from 79.3k employees to 80k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Corona, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,162 people), Management Occupations (8,796 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (8,040 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Corona, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

80k

2024 Value

± 2,377

0.903%

1 Year growth

± 4.07%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Corona, CA grew at a rate of 0.903%, from 79.3k employees to 80k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Corona, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,810 people), Manufacturing (9,741 people), and Retail Trade (8,895 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

$56,822

Median earning men ± $4,067

$44,589

Median earning women ± $1,512

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($101,161), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,162), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,288).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($64,393), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,430), and Construction ($59,139).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff 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 51 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.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff 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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Corona, CA awarded 281 degrees. The student population of Corona, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 37 male students and 264 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Corona, CA are Hispanic or Latino (167 and 59.6%), White (61 and 21.8%), Black or African American (22 and 7.86%), and Asian (13 and 4.64%).

The largest universities in Corona, CA by number of degrees awarded are Salon Success Academy-Corona (198 and 70.5%), Advance Beauty Techs Academy (73 and 26%), and Young Americans College of the Performing Arts (10 and 3.56%).

The most popular majors in Corona, CA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (170 and 60.5%), General Cosmetology (73 and 26%), and Barbering (22 and 7.83%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Corona, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 301 (12.3% men and 87.7% 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

Universities

In 2024 there were 301 students enrolled in Corona, CA, 12.3% men and 87.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 191 records, of which 86.9% were women and 13.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
170 degrees awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
6 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Corona, CA was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 170 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Corona, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Salon Success Academy-Corona
198 degrees awarded
Advance Beauty Techs Academy
73 degrees awarded
Young Americans College of the Performing Arts
10 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salon Success Academy-Corona with 198 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 24 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Corona, CA, which is 0.0934 times less than the 257 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 167 degrees mean that there were 2.74 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 61 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($10,540) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($3,490) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Corona, CA was $700,700 in 2024, which is 2.11 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $656,500 to $700,700, a 6.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Corona, CA is 63.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Corona, CA have an average commute time of 34.3 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.

Housing

Property

$700,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$11,004

$31,431

Median Property Taxes

±$1,177

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

63.8%

Homeownership

2024

70.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 63.8% of the housing units in Corona, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.4%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$109,242

Median Household Income

± $3,495

49.2k

Number of Households

± 1,750

In 2024, the median household income of the 49.2k households in Corona, CA grew to $109,242 from the previous year's value of $106,438.

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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.493

2024 Wage GINI in California

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (74.6%)
Worked At Home (13.9%)
Carpooled (8.31%)

In 2024, 74.6% of workers in Corona, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.9%) and those who carpooled to work (8.31%).

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

34.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Corona, CA have a longer commute time (34.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.13% 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

8.71% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Corona, CA (13.8k out of 159k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

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.