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Corning Micro

Corning, NY · 1 counties · 93,584 residents · 1,390.508 sq mi
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Corning has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,349. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
93,584
−5%since 2000
from 98,726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
67 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+13%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
92K94K96K98K100K1990201020202024Corning
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,349
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,479 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,844
+70%since 2000
from $18,197 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+6%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(94,689)
Black1.3%(1,329)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(796)
Asian0.9%(889)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(7,455)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(84,338)
Black1.5%(1,416)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(1,718)
Asian1.7%(1,616)
Other2.1%(1,936)
Diversity Score17.5%(16,395)
Segregation Score21.9%(20,467)
Diversity Score
18
+132%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

CorningCENTRAL10,514
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1 component county

Steuben CountyCENTRAL91,855
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corning, NY?

Corning, NY has about 93,584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corning, NY?

The typical household in Corning, NY earns about $55,349 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 $104,200, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Corning, NY?

About 24.6% 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 12.7% 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 5,504 residents, a change of about -6 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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