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Corsicana, TX


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Corsicana, Texas

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

The People and Families of Corsicana

In Corsicana, about 48% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Corsicana. The kids here are young and many.

Approximately 41% of Corsicana is non-white. In Texas, the city is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Corsicana had a median family income of $33,078.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($13,250) in Corsicana. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Corsicana Housing

Approximately 60% of housing in Corsicana is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Corsicana, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

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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