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South Corning

New York · 1,145 residents · 0.617 sq mi
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South Corning has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,038. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $79,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,145
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,856 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,859 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+6%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9391K1K1K1K1990201020202024South Corning
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,038
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,455 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,437
+26%since 2000
from $21,733 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−4%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,014)
Black6.2%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian2.6%(30)
Other5.7%(65)
Diversity Score33.7%(386)
Diversity Score
34
+61%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+110%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Corning, New York?

South Corning, New York has about 1,145 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Corning, New York earns about $54,038 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 $79,100, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in South Corning, New York?

About 22.3% 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 10.1% 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 120 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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