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Corning

Arkansas · 3,227 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 $30,923. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,600. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,227
−12%since 2000
from 3,679 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
879 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,002 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+5%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Corning
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,923
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,200 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,146
+56%since 2000
from $12,953 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,600
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+40%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(3,584)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(14)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(88)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(2,999)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(77)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.8%(59)
Diversity Score11.2%(361)
Diversity Score
11
+365%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corning, Arkansas?

Corning, Arkansas has about 3,227 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corning, Arkansas?

The typical household in Corning, Arkansas earns about $30,923 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 $77,600, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Corning, Arkansas?

About 15.6% 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 31.3% of people in Corning, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corning, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Corning, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 96 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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