[8] Andrew Parsons, tenth Michigan Governor (March 8, 1853 – January 3, 1855), was a longtime resident of Corunna.

A historical marker commemorating Parsons in Corunna was erected in 1969.

There were 1,519 housing units at an average density of 476.2 per square mile (183.9/km2).

32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

In 2005, filmmaker Bryan McGuire produced/directed/wrote a documentary chronicling what life in Corunna is like entitled Stay on the Tarvey.

The film included interviews with current and former residents and explored topics such as race relations, family values and "hickdom".