Corona, CA Demographics

A map of Corona's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	76,775	73,102	48.1%	46.5%
White	48,488	49,860	30.4%	31.7%
Asian	18,460	18,482	11.6%	11.8%
Black	7,861	8,136	4.9%	5.2%
Multiracial	6,526	5,764	4.1%	3.7%
Native American/Other	1,560	1,792	1.0%	1.1%

Corona, California has an estimated population of 159,670, a slight increase from the 157,136 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.1% Hispanic, 30.4% White, 11.6% Asian, 4.9% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Corona, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Corona has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Corona, that probability was 66.5% in 2020 and 65.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Corona is ranked the 34th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Corona was ranked the 35th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Corona's White Population

48,488 residents of Corona, or 30.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Corona is slightly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Corona ranks 1158th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corona's White population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Corona's population has decreased from 31.7% to 30.4%.

Corona is more White than neighboring Home Gardens (12% White), and Eastvale (16.8% White). Corona is less White than neighboring El Cerrito (30.5% White), Coronita (39.8% White), and Norco (46% White).

Corona's Black Population

7,861 residents of Corona, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Corona is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Corona ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corona's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. Black residents' share of Corona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Corona is more Black than neighboring El Cerrito (2.6% Black), Coronita (0% Black), Home Gardens (4.7% Black), and Norco (2.9% Black). Corona is less Black than neighboring Eastvale (7.4% Black).

Corona's Asian Population

18,460 residents of Corona, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Corona is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Corona ranks 256th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corona's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Corona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.6%.

Corona is more Asian than neighboring El Cerrito (7.7% Asian), Coronita (6.1% Asian), and Norco (3.6% Asian). Corona is less Asian than neighboring Home Gardens (12.9% Asian), and Eastvale (30.8% Asian).

Corona's Hispanic Population

76,775 residents of Corona, or 48.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Corona is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Corona ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corona's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Corona's population has increased from 46.5% to 48.1%.

Corona is more Hispanic than neighboring Norco (42.3% Hispanic), and Eastvale (41.5% Hispanic). Corona is less Hispanic than neighboring El Cerrito (51.9% Hispanic), Coronita (52.7% Hispanic), and Home Gardens (69.4% Hispanic).

Corona's Native American/Other Population

1,560 residents of Corona, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Corona is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Corona ranks 882nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corona's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Corona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Corona is more Native American/Other than neighboring El Cerrito (0% Native American/Other), Coronita (0.3% Native American/Other), Home Gardens (0.1% Native American/Other), and Norco (0.7% Native American/Other). Corona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eastvale (1.7% Native American/Other).

Corona's Multiracial Population

6,526 residents of Corona, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Corona is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Corona ranks 1053rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corona's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Corona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Corona is more Multiracial than neighboring Coronita (1.1% Multiracial), Home Gardens (1% Multiracial), and Eastvale (1.9% Multiracial). Corona is less Multiracial than neighboring El Cerrito (7.3% Multiracial), and Norco (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.