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Corning

Kansas · 212 residents · 0.304 sq mi
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Corning has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,313. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $87,100. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 217%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212
+25%since 2000
from 170 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
697 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.4
+7%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1031391752112471990201020202024Corning
2024187
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,313
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,184
+168%since 2000
from $10,135 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+217%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
7.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+99%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(207)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(11)
Diversity Score12.3%(26)
Diversity Score
12
+715%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
85.8%
+19.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.0%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corning, Kansas?

Corning, Kansas has about 212 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corning, Kansas?

The typical household in Corning, Kansas earns about $65,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corning, Kansas expensive?

In Corning, Kansas, the median home is worth about $87,100.

How educated are people in Corning, Kansas?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in Corning, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corning, Kansas?

About 8.7% of people in Corning, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corning, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Corning, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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

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