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South Corning

New York · 1,068 residents (2025 est.) · 0.617 sq mi
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South Corning has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,600. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,132
−1%since 2000
from 1,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,835 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,859 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
+1%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,068 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9391K1K1K1K1990201020202024South Corning
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,455 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,637
+87%since 2000
from $21,733 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
+31%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,310
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+39%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,037)
Black7.2%(83)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian1.1%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(240)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,029)
Black3.1%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(50)
Diversity Score21.3%(241)
Diversity Score
21
+2%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.0%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Corning, New York?

South Corning, New York has about 1,132 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Corning, New York earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Corning, New York expensive?

In South Corning, New York, the median home is worth about $124,600, and the typical rent is about $1,310 a month.

How educated are people in South Corning, New York?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Corning, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Corning, New York?

About 12.4% of people in South Corning, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Corning, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, South Corning, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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