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Corcoran, CA


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Corcoran, California

Corcoran, California, in Kings county, is 22 miles SW of Visalia, California (center to center) and 46 miles S of Fresno, California. The city is home to some 14,458 residents.

The People and Families of Corcoran

In Corcoran, about 28% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Corcoran tends toward large families and full houses.

Approximately 66% of Corcoran is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Corcoran is very American.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Corcoran had a median family income of $32,852.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($7,600) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Corcoran. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Corcoran Housing

According to the 2000 census, 57% of the housing in Corcoran was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city. In Corcoran you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Corcoran, 89% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Corcoran strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyCorcoran Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCorcoran Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Corcoran Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 8%Corcoran Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Corcoran Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Corcoran Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Corcoran, CA

Comparing Corcoran to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Men55
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Rents79
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime58

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