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Corona de Tucson, Arizona
Corona de Tucson and Santa Rita foothills
Corona de Tucson and Santa Rita foothills
Location in Pima County and the state of Arizona
Location in Pima County and the state of Arizona
Corona de Tucson, Arizona is located in Arizona
Corona de Tucson, Arizona
Corona de Tucson, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Corona de Tucson, Arizona is located in the United States
Corona de Tucson, Arizona
Corona de Tucson, Arizona
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Arizona
County Pima
Area
 • Total 7.68 sq mi (19.90 km2)
 • Land 7.68 sq mi (19.90 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,281 ft (1,000 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 9,240
 • Density 1,202.81/sq mi (464.39/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST (no DST))
ZIP code
85641
Area code(s) 520
FIPS code 04-16030
GNIS feature ID 37250
Corona de Tucson, Sierrita view
View of Sierrita Mountains and copper mines from Corona de Tucson

Corona de Tucson is a community in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it doesn't have its own official city government. In 2020, about 9,240 people lived here. The population has grown a lot since 2000, showing how many people like living in this area!

Where is Corona de Tucson?

Corona de Tucson is located at 31°57′28″N 110°46′2″W / 31.95778°N 110.76722°W / 31.95778; -110.76722. It sits in the lower parts of the Santa Rita Mountains. It's also very close to the Coronado National Forest. This forest is a large protected area, offering lots of natural beauty. The community covers a total area of about 7.68 square miles (19.90 square kilometers) of land.

Who Lives in Corona de Tucson?

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 9,240
U.S. Decennial Census

According to the 2020 census, 9,240 people lived in Corona de Tucson. There were 2,789 households in the community. Most adults in Corona de Tucson have finished high school. Many residents, about 45.7%, have also earned a college degree or higher. The average income for households in Corona de Tucson was reported to be $96,396. Only a small number of people, about 2.9%, were living in poverty. This suggests that Corona de Tucson is a well-off community.

Education in Corona de Tucson

The schools in Corona de Tucson are part of the Vail Unified School District. This district provides education for students living in the area. The community is also served by the Pima County Joint Technical Education District. This district helps students get special training for different jobs and careers.

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