Corona is a city located in Riverside County California. Corona has a 2024 population of 161,161. Corona is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 2.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 157,468 in 2020.
The average household income in Corona is $126,569 with a poverty rate of 8.54%. The median age in Corona is 35.9 years: 34.4 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
Corona is located in Riverside County, California about 48 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 95 miles northwest of San Diego. Corona is part of the Inland Empire, a large metropolitan area and region with a population of 4.6 million. Corona is the 3rd largest city in Riverside County after Riverside and Moreno Valley.
Corona is one of several Hispanic-majority cities in Southern California. It has a foreign-born population of about 26%. The city has a population density of 4,225 people per square mile (1,631/square kilometer).
Riverside County leads California in terms of population growth, adding 37,000 people between 2016 and 2017. This was also the third largest population growth of any county in the U.S. Of course, this growth isn't very remarkable when you consider the substantial size of Riverside County and other major counties in Southern California as the growth rate worked out to just 1.5%. Most of the population growth is attributed to more people moving to Riverside County communities like Corona and this trend is expected to continue over the next decade.
Corona was founded during Southern California's citrus boom in 1886 as South Riverside. At the time, the town was called the Lemon Capital of the World and it was established by the South Riverside Land and Water Company which was originally a citrus growers' organization. At the time, South Riverside was located in San Bernardino County.
In 1893, South Riverside became part of Riverside County and it was renamed Corona just three years later due to its distinctive circular Grand Boulevard enclosed by the typical grid roads. For decades, Corona was popular among Hollywood celebrities thanks to its comparative privacy and upscale homes.
Corona has since become known as the Gateway to the Inland Empire. It largely abandoned its agricultural economy in the 1980s as rising prices in Orange and Los Angeles counties made the city more attractive. Within 10 years, Corona was a large suburb of Los Angeles.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Corona was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73,293 | 46.29% |
| Other race | 34,934 | 22.06% |
| Two or more races | 21,183 | 13.38% |
| Asian | 17,215 | 10.87% |
| Black or African American | 9,377 | 5.92% |
| Native American | 1,753 | 1.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 591 | 0.37% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 46,524 | 3.38 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 28,659 | 3.85 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Non Family | 8,425 | 1.29 | 43 | 57 |
| Female | 6,718 | 3.92 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
| Male | 2,722 | 3.63 | 47 | 53 |
3.73
Average Family Size
3.38
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,650 | 6.48% |
| Associates Degree | 9,155 | 8.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21,446 | 20.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,889 | 9.64% |
| High School Graduate | 25,242 | 24.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,949 | 7.75% |
| Some College | 22,295 | 21.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44,864 | 33,424 | 6,858 |
| White | 35,561 | 33,852 | 13,449 |
| Other Race | 21,061 | 14,564 | 2,401 |
| Asian | 12,899 | 11,790 | 6,810 |
| 2+ Races | 11,257 | 9,331 | 3,495 |
| Black | 6,451 | 6,210 | 2,707 |
| Native American | 1,024 | 732 | 141 |
| Islander | 464 | 446 | 166 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.26%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,312 | $86,174 | $58,247 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,977 | $123,894 | $86,427 |
| High School Graduate | $40,983 | $46,827 | $34,053 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,138 | $37,654 | $23,899 |
| Overall | $51,784 | $60,022 | $44,513 |
| Some College | $51,997 | $65,303 | $42,269 |
$51,784
Average Earnings
$60,022
Average Male
$44,513
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.5% of Corona residents speak only English, while 44.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76,244 | 8,085 | 10.6% |
| Other | 34,657 | 4,078 | 11.77% |
| White | 49,126 | 3,350 | 6.82% |
| Multiple | 21,106 | 1,768 | 8.38% |
| Asian | 17,179 | 1,299 | 7.56% |
| Black | 9,316 | 399 | 4.28% |
| Native | 1,753 | 379 | 21.62% |
| Islander | 591 | 44 | 7.45% |
8.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.65%
Male Poverty Rate
9.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Corona is Native, with 21.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Corona is Black, with 4.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.32% |
| High School | 8.2% |
| Some College | 6.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.19% |
| Female Employed | 4.42% |
| Male Employed | 3.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,508 | $134,288 |
| Households | $103,727 | $126,569 |
| Married Families | $129,503 | $150,297 |
| Non Families | $54,401 | $74,983 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,130
Number of Veterans
4,829
Male Veterans
301
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,551 |
| Vietnam | 1,328 |
| First Gulf War | 1,187 |
| Korea | 182 |
| World War II | 37 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,646 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,060 |
| 55 to 64 | 957 |
| 75+ | 881 |
| 18 to 34 | 586 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,001 | 5.34% |
| Hispanic | 1,404 | 2.58% |
| Black | 693 | 9.46% |
| 2+ Races | 575 | 4.16% |
| Other Race | 503 | 1.97% |
| Asian | 254 | 1.77% |
| Native American | 104 | 7.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.62%
Born in Corona
76.21%
Native Born
23.79%
Foreign Born
9.55%
Non Citizen
14.24%
Naturalized
76.21% of Corona residents were born in the United States, with 63.62% having been born in California. 9.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 165,778 | 924 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 164,854 | 923 | 0.56% |
| 2027 | 163,931 | 923 | 0.57% |
| 2026 | 163,008 | 924 | 0.57% |
| 2025 | 162,084 | 923 | 0.57% |
| 2024 | 161,161 | 923 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 160,238 | 435 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 159,803 | 370 | 0.23% |
| 2021 | 159,433 | 1,965 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 157,468 | -12,361 | -7.28% |
| 2019 | 169,829 | 1,173 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 168,656 | 1,607 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 167,049 | 2,993 | 1.82% |
| 2016 | 164,056 | 2,479 | 1.53% |
| 2015 | 161,577 | 1,157 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 160,420 | 1,854 | 1.17% |
| 2013 | 158,566 | 2,265 | 1.45% |
| 2012 | 156,301 | 1,807 | 1.17% |
| 2011 | 154,494 | 1,611 | 1.05% |
| 2010 | 152,883 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 124,966 | 48,871 | 64.22% |
| 1990 | 76,095 | 38,304 | 101.36% |
| 1980 | 37,791 | 10,272 | 37.33% |
| 1970 | 27,519 | 14,183 | 106.35% |
| 1960 | 13,336 | 3,113 | 30.45% |
| 1950 | 10,223 | 1,459 | 16.65% |
| 1940 | 8,764 | 1,746 | 24.88% |
| 1930 | 7,018 | 2,889 | 69.97% |
| 1920 | 4,129 | 589 | 16.64% |
| 1910 | 3,540 | 2,106 | 146.86% |
| 1900 | 1,434 | -164,344 | -99.13% |