Corona, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Corona, California is 158,839 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 35th-largest city in California. The median household income is $106,438, the median home value is $656,500, and the median age is 37.3.

The population has grown 5.5% since 2010 (153,052 → 161,540).

158,839

Population

3982

People / sq mi

$106,438

Median Income

$656,500

Median Home Value

Corona covers 39.9 sq mi of land at 3982 people per square mile.

About Corona, CA

Corona is a city in California with a population of 158,839. It ranks #35 among cities in California by population. The median age is 37.3, younger than the national median. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The median household income in Corona is $106,438, above the US median of $74,580. 7.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $656,500, with monthly rent averaging $2,136. The homeownership rate of 63.4% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Corona reflects 30.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.9% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 35.0 minutes each way.

Corona city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Corona city had a population of 153,052 in 2010 and 161,540 in 2024, a 5.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 169,868 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.41%.

161,540

Population (2024)

153,052

Population (2010)

169,868

Peak (2019)

0.41%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	153,052	-	-	estimate
2011	154,693	+1,641	+1.07%	estimate
2012	157,405	+2,712	+1.75%	estimate
2013	158,763	+1,358	+0.86%	estimate
2014	160,419	+1,656	+1.04%	estimate
2015	163,154	+2,735	+1.70%	estimate
2016	166,067	+2,913	+1.79%	estimate
2017	167,310	+1,243	+0.75%	estimate
2018	168,476	+1,166	+0.70%	estimate
2019	169,868	+1,392	+0.83%	estimate
2020	157,349	-12,519	-7.37%	estimate
2021	159,146	+1,797	+1.14%	estimate
2022	159,776	+630	+0.40%	estimate
2023	160,491	+715	+0.45%	estimate
2024	161,540	+1,049	+0.65%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	41.6%
Black or African American	5.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.9%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$106,438

Median Household Income

$40,453

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$656,500

Median Home Value

$2,136

Median Rent

63.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

85.8%

High School+

30.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.9%

Drive Alone

76.2%

Public Transit

11.9%

Work From Home

35.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

10.6%

Foreign Born

55.0%

Non-English at Home

4.4%

Veterans

9.0%

With Disability

91.6%

Health Insurance

97.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	21.0%
Manufacturing	12.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	11.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.7%
Construction	7.0%
Retail Trade	6.4%
Information	6.4%
Public Administration	5.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.3%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.4%
Agriculture & Mining	0.4%

Largest cities in California

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Largest counties in California

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Part of California

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Frequently Asked Questions

Corona, California has a population of 158,839 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 35th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Corona, California is $106,438, with 7.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Corona, California is $656,500, with median monthly rent at $2,136 and a homeownership rate of 63.4%.

The median age in Corona, California is 37.3 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The population has grown 5.5% since 2010 (153,052 → 161,540).