Corning, Iowa
Corning: City in Adams County, Iowa, United States
About
Corning is a city located in the county of Adams in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,635 and a population density of 396 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,424 inhabitants.
The city was created 173 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Corning
| Population : | 1,424 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Adams County |
| Postal code : | 50841 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 641 |
| Area : | 4.13 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,194 feet / 364 meters |
| Capital city : | Corning is capital of Adams County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1852 (173 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:11:03 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 345 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -14.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Corning is located at 40°59'24"N 94°44'27"W (40.9899900, -94.7408100).
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Official website of Corning
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Corning decreased by 14.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,635 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,618 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,586 | -2.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,570 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,564 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,505 | -3.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,478 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,458 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,451 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,433 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,424 | -0.63% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,437 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,665 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,568 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,648 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 95.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 17.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 79.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 504 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.8% |
Corning zip code is 50841.
County name: Adams, County
fips: 19003
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $154,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,562 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $689 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $912 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,978 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.66 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,419 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 488,260 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 45,876 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,042 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $63,694 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,022 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 437 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 214 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 175 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 43 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 377 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 33 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 385 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,526.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.01 |
Other Places in Corning
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People born in Corning (10)
People born in Corning, including talk show host and magician Johnny Carson, statistician Wayne Fuller, film director, film producer, screenwriter Ben F. Wilson, .
List
- Bob Odell (American football player and coach (1922-2012)) he was born in 05/03/1922
- Byron Barr (American actor (1917-1966)) he was born in 18/08/1917
- C. Maxwell Stanley (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1904
- James Verne Dusenberry (anthropologist) he was born in 07/04/1906
- James N. Cupp (US Marine Corps double ace in World War II) he was born in 28/03/1921
- Tom Shipley (politician) he was born in 01/01/1953
- Ted A. Wells (American aviator and sailor) he was born in 12/03/1907
Schools in Corning
College & universities near Corning, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154396 | Southwestern Community College | Creston (IA) | 50801 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Corning, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Corning
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Corning Post Office | Corning (IA) | 50841 |
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Other cities in Adams County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott | 235 | City in Iowa |
| Williamson | 157 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Nodaway | 102 | Township in Adams County, Iowa |
| Carbon | 31 | City in Adams County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Corning distances to largest Iowa cities
