Corona, NM Demographics

A map of Corona's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	141	86	83.9%	66.7%
Hispanic	21	39	12.5%	30.2%
Multiracial	6	2	3.6%	1.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	1.6%

Corona, New Mexico has an estimated population of 168, a dramatic increase from the 129 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.9% White, 12.5% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico 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 46.4% in 2020 and 27.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Corona is ranked the 380th most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 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 406th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Corona's White Population

141 residents of Corona, or 83.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Corona is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Corona ranks 109th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corona's White population has grown by an estimated 64.0%. White residents' share of Corona's population has increased from 66.7% to 83.9%.

Corona is more White than neighboring Duran (0% White), Encino (3.2% White), Vaughn (4.5% White), Willard (3.2% White), and Carrizozo (19.1% White).

Corona's Black Population

0 residents of Corona, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Corona is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Corona ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corona's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Corona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Corona is less Black than neighboring Carrizozo (1.1% Black).

Corona's Asian Population

0 residents of Corona, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Corona is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Corona ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corona's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Corona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Corona's Hispanic Population

21 residents of Corona, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Corona is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Corona ranks 300th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corona's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 46.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Corona's population has decreased from 30.2% to 12.5%.

Corona is more Hispanic than neighboring Duran (0% Hispanic). Corona is less Hispanic than neighboring Encino (96.8% Hispanic), Vaughn (95.5% Hispanic), Willard (94% Hispanic), and Carrizozo (71.5% Hispanic).

Corona's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Corona, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Corona is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Corona ranks 305th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corona's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Corona's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Corona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carrizozo (1.1% Native American/Other).

Corona's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Corona, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Corona is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Corona ranks 351st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corona's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Corona's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.6%.

Corona is more Multiracial than neighboring Duran (0% Multiracial), Encino (0% Multiracial), Vaughn (0% Multiracial), and Willard (2.8% Multiracial). Corona is less Multiracial than neighboring Carrizozo (7.3% 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.