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Corsicana, TX


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Corsicana, Texas

Introduction to Corsicana, Texas

Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro county, is 47 miles S of Mesquite, Texas and 52 miles S of Dallas, Texas. There are an estimated 24,485 people in the city.

Corsicana History

Corsicana was founded in 1848. José Antonio Navarro named the city Corsicana after the Mediterranean island of Corsica. Several women's organizations have played a significant role in the history of the city. The Corsicana Female Literary Institute was established in 1857. The first public library of the city was established by the women's clubs in 1901. The Young Men's Christian Association of Corsicana was founded in 1884. The first oilfield of the city was discovered in 1894, and a larger oil field was discovered in 1923.

Corsicana and nearby Attractions

  • Lefty Frizzell Country Music Museum
  • Pioneer Village
  • Pearce Western Art Museum
  • Ennis Railroad and Cultural Heritage Museum
  • Fairfield Lake State Park
  • Children's Museum of Waxahachie

Things To Do In Corsicana

There are various parks and playgrounds in Corsicana. Among them are the Bunert Park, Natures Park, Cunningham - South Hill Park, Petroleum Park, Jester Park, Community Park, Tiger Field and Lake Halbert Park. Fishing and boating can be enjoyed on the Navarro Mills Lake. The Mills Place Historic District, Pioneer Village of Navarro County and the Robert S Reading Arrowhead and Indian Artifact Collection Museum are also popular local spots.

Corsicana Transportation

Air transportation is available from Dallas Love Field Airport.

Corsicana Higher Education

Navarro College and Taylors Institute of Cosmetology lie within the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCorsicana Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Corsicana Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Corsicana, TX

Comparing Corsicana to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime22
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