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Corning

New York · 11,183 residents · 3.084 sq mi
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Corning has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $83,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,183
+3%since 2000
from 10,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,626 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,516 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
−3%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024Corning
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,224
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,780 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,180
+5%since 2000
from $22,056 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+4%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(10,124)
Black2.8%(305)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(86)
Asian1.5%(160)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(1,348)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(10,113)
Black3.1%(346)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(271)
Asian1.8%(197)
Other0.5%(56)
Diversity Score18.8%(2,101)
Diversity Score
19
+51%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corning, New York?

Corning, New York has about 11,183 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corning, New York?

The typical household in Corning, New York earns about $37,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corning, New York expensive?

In Corning, New York, the median home is worth about $83,700, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Corning, New York?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Corning, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corning, New York?

About 20.4% of people in Corning, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corning, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Corning, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 755 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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