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Corning

County:
Adams County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.63
State:
Iowa

Corning is a city located in Adams County, Iowa. Corning has a 2026 population of 1,480. It is also the county seat of Adams County. Corning is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -5.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,567 in 2020.

The median household income in Corning is $64,773 with a poverty rate of 12.37%. The median age in Corning is 48.9 years: 45.9 years for males, and 50.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.6 males.

1.5K
Total Population
908
Density (mi²)
-14 -0.94%
Growth

Corning Population

Corning Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,480-14-0.94%
20251,494-15-0.99%
20241,509171.14%
20231,492-22-1.45%
20221,514-18-1.17%
20211,532-35-2.23%
20201,56710.06%
20191,431-10-0.69%
20181,441-15-1.03%
20171,456-19-1.29%
20161,475-27-1.8%
20151,502-59-3.78%
20141,561-7-0.45%
20131,568-16-1.01%
20121,584-32-1.98%
20111,616-19-1.16%
20101,632-4-0.24%

Median Age

Overall: 48.9 years
Female: 50.3 years
Male: 45.9 years

Corning Adults

There are 1,275 adults, (392 of whom are seniors) in Corning.

Sex Ratio

Female: 818 (52.2%)
Male: 749 (47.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Corning includes 91.51% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,43491.51%
Two or more races1127.15%
Black or African American100.64%
Native American80.51%
Other race30.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races382.43%
White40.26%
Other race30.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,43091.26%
Two or more races744.72%
Black or African American100.64%
Native American80.51%

Corning Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Corning 's average per capita income is $44,659. Household income levels show a median of $64,773. The poverty rate stands at 12.37%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$101,875-
Families$93,056$99,910
Households$64,773$74,811
Non Families$32,697$46,021

$44,659

Average Income

$64,773

Median Household Income

12.37%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)