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Corning

Arkansas · 3,679 residents · 3.671 sq mi
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Corning has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,200. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,100. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,679
+11%since 1990
from 3,323 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,002 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 905 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+2%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Corning
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,823 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,953
+46%since 1990
from $8,857 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$328
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
67.0%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
33.0% rent
1.8
−3%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(3,303)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(14)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score2.5%(84)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(3,584)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(14)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score2.4%(88)
2
−5%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.4%
+13.2 ptssince 1990
from 47.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
+1%since 1990
from 12.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corning, Arkansas?

Corning, Arkansas has about 3,679 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Corning, Arkansas?

The typical household in Corning, Arkansas earns about $21,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corning, Arkansas expensive?

In Corning, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $38,100, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Corning, Arkansas?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Corning, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corning, Arkansas?

About 23.2% of people in Corning, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corning, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Corning, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 356 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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