The population of Corsicana City was 9,313 in 1900. The city had a total of forty-eight businesses, five banks, twelve newspapers, three movie theaters, and a cotton mill. There were also two oil pumping stations and a refinery. The cotton mill was the largest employer, and there were 35 saloons. The temperance movement centered on these businesses, and prohibition was passed in November 1904.
The population of Corsicana is overwhelmingly White, with just under half of the residents belonging to a minority group. The two largest races are Alaskan and American Indian. However, over a quarter of residents are of Hispanic descent, and 26% of the city's population speaks Spanish. The city is the county seat of Navarro County, and is located on Interstate 45.
The city's history can be traced back to the late nineteenth century, when the Texas and St. Louis Railroad reached Corsicana. It was here that the Jewish community established the Moorish Revival Temple Beth-El. It was later sold to the Historical Society, which used it for a community center. Corsicana's total area is 21.7 square miles (56 km2), with 25109 residents in 8,051 households and 5,643 families.
Regardless of the race or ethnicity of the residents, the town has an abundance of amenities and interesting attractions. There are coffee shops and grocery stores within a few blocks of the city. If you are interested in history, Navarro Mills Lake, Captain Craig's Guide Service, and Pearce Civil War & Western Art Museum are all nearby. The schools in Corsicana have above average test scores. The national average is just over two minutes, and the median home value is $97,100.