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Corning

Iowa · 1,783 residents · 1.63 sq mi
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Corning has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,977. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $51,400. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,783
−2%since 1990
from 1,813 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,094 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,112 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.3
−6%since 1990
from 44.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Corning
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,977
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,432 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,836
+54%since 1990
from $10,298 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.5%
−9.5 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$324
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
68.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
31.4% rent
1.8
−7%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,805)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,762)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score2.6%(47)
3
+75%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.2%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−3%since 1990
from 15.3 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, Iowa?

Corning, Iowa has about 1,783 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Corning, Iowa?

The typical household in Corning, Iowa earns about $28,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corning, Iowa expensive?

In Corning, Iowa, the median home is worth about $51,400, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Corning, Iowa?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Corning, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corning, Iowa?

About 7.5% of people in Corning, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corning, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Corning, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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