Corsicana, Texas
Corsicana is a city in Navarro County, Texas, in East Texas, about 52 miles south of Dallas as the crow flies, with a population of about 25,591.
Navarro
County
25,591
Population
East Texas
Region
23.0 sq mi
Land Area
52 mi
straight line to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Corsicana on Wikipedia
Corsicana City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Corsicana.
Major roads: Hwy 31 · State Hwy 31 · I-45 · I-45F Bus · Hwy 75 · State Hwy 22 · State Spur 564 · State Spur 565
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Corsicana from our research
What we've verified about Corsicana, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Founded in 1848, birthplace of the Texas oil industry in 1894, and home of Collin Street Bakery and Wolf Brand Chili. Details →
- Dining
- 68 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Burgers & American · Chicken & Wings; 11 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 13 public schools within 12 miles, in Corsicana ISD, Mildred ISD and Rice ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- A deregulated electricity market on the Oncor grid where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet in Navarro County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Purtis Creek (33 mi), Fort Parker (34 mi), Cedar Hill (48 mi). Nearest lakes: Cedar Creek Lake (26 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 4 licensed plumbers, 10 licensed HVAC contractors and 18 licensed electricians serve Corsicana. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Corsicana, Texas
Navarro County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Corsicana in Navarro County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Corsicana in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
Read Guide →Business Owner?
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