The city of Corona does not include the community of Eastvale due north of the city. Eastvale is an unincorporated community associated with the county of Riverside, although the Corona post office services Eastvale, giving residents Corona addresses.
As of the census of 2000, there were 124,996 people, 37,839 households, and 30,384 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,555.5 people per square mile (1,372.7/km²). There were 39,271 housing units at an average density of 1,117.3/sq mi (431.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 65.0% White, 6.43% Black or African American, 0.87% Native American, 7.54% Asian, 0.31% Pacific Islander, 17.52% from other races, and 5.30% from two or more races. 35.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 37,839 households out of which 49.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 14.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 3.64.
In the city the population was spread out with 33.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 35.1% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $59,615, and the median income for a family was $63,505 (these figures had risen to $78,620 and $85,450 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $44,752 versus $31,884 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,001. About 6.0% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.
The city is served by the Corona(SR 71), Chino Valley(SR 71), and Riverside(SR 91) freeways, as well as the 91 Line of the Metrolink commuter rail system.
Corona Municipal Airport (FAA designator: AJO) serves the city and has a 3,200-foot (980 m) runway. On January 20th, 2008, two small passenger aircraft collided over Corona, killing all four men aboard the planes and another man on the ground. In the past ten years, there have been five fatal plane crashes around Corona.
Corona Regional Medical Center is a General Acute Care Hospital with Basic Emergency Services as of 2005.
The city of Corona is a part of the Corona-Norco Unified School District. There are eight high schools in the district including Corona High School, Centennial, Lee V. Pollard (formerly Buena Vista), Orange Grove, and Santiago High School which are located in Corona and Norco. Norco,J.F.K, Kennedy and Roosevelt High School are located outside of the city. There are seven middle schools; Auburndale, Citrus Hills, Corona Fundamental, Raney, River Heights, Norco, and El Cerrito. There are also Thirty elementary schools in the area; Adams, Anthony, Barton, Chavez, Corona Ranch, Coronita, Eastvale, Eisenhower, Foothill, Franklin, Garretson, Harada, Highlands, Home Gardens, Lincoln Alternative, McKinley, Norco, Orange, Parkridge, Parks, Prado View, Promenade, Stallings, Susan B. Anthony, Temescal Valley, Vicentia, Washington, Wilson, Riverview, Sierra Vista, Jefferson, and Todd.
Several religions are practiced in Corona. Crossroads Christian Church is one of the largest churches in the nation with several services on weekends. There are several Roman Catholic churches, including St. Edwards Catholic Church, Corpus Cristi, and St. Matthews Church. The Islamic Society of Corona / Norco has its mosque as well located at 465 Santana Way. The Jewish congregation has also purchased land and construction will begin soon. The area from Corona, through Temescal Valley, to Temecula is known as a "Little Bible Belt". The LDS community is very strong in Corona, with many churches throughout town. The influx of Asian-Americans has brought in an increase of people in eastern religions: Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Shintoism, and Taoism.