Corona, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Corona | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 161,763 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4052.9 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.65% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.3 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 46,893 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Corona grew by 4.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 155,751 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Corona has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Corona | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $105,650 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.75% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Corona is about 9% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Corona | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $602,559 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,092 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.8% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Corona is about 24.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,092 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Corona spend about 64 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 266 hours, about 11.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Corona | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.9 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 63.7 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 266 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,233 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 47,939 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,599 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Corona is 32 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Corona has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Corona | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.0% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.30 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Corona has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Corona | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Corona, California.
What is the population of Corona, California?
The population of Corona, California is 161,763, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Corona, California?
The population density of Corona, California is 4052.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Corona, California?
The median household income in Corona, California is $105,650, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Corona, California?
The median home price in Corona, California is $602,559, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Corona, California?
The unemployment rate in Corona, California is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.