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Corning

California · 8,244 residents · 3.547 sq mi
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Corning has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,038. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 11% 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 $172,600. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,244
+22%since 2000
from 6,741 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,324 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,900 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.3
+5%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024Corning
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,038
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,007
+46%since 2000
from $12,357 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,600
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$801
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
51.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+21%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(4,376)
Black0.4%(30)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(1,943)
Asian0.5%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.7%(3,688)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(3,186)
Black0.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino54.4%(4,487)
Asian1.3%(111)
Other3.2%(263)
Diversity Score66.6%(5,494)
Diversity Score
67
+22%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+15%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.3%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
18.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corning, California?

Corning, California has about 8,244 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corning, California?

The typical household in Corning, California earns about $48,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corning, California expensive?

In Corning, California, the median home is worth about $172,600, and the typical rent is about $801 a month.

How educated are people in Corning, California?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Corning, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corning, California?

About 20.7% of people in Corning, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corning, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Corning, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,374 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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