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Corning Micro

Corning, NY · 1 counties · 98,726 residents · 1,390.508 sq mi
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The short version

Corning has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,479. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $63,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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

Total population
98,726
Unchangedsince 1990
from 99,088 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 71 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.2
+11%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
92K94K96K98K100K1990201020202024Corning
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,479
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,312 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,197
+52%since 1990
from $11,933 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.2%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$468
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $341 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
26.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−1%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(97,150)
Black1.1%(1,092)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(420)
Asian0.5%(464)
Diversity Score5.8%(5,779)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(94,689)
Black1.3%(1,329)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(796)
Asian0.9%(889)
Diversity Score7.6%(7,455)
Diversity Score
8
+29%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.8%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−24%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

In this metro

Principal cities

CorningCENTRAL10,514
What's inside

1 component county

Steuben CountyCENTRAL91,855
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corning, NY?

Corning, NY has about 98,726 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Corning, NY?

The typical household in Corning, NY earns about $35,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corning, NY expensive?

In Corning, NY, the median home is worth about $63,100, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Corning, NY?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Corning, NY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corning, NY?

About 13.2% of people in Corning, NY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corning, NY grown since 1990?

Yes, Corning, NY has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 362 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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