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 174 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.9900,-94.7408 |
| Altitude | 1,194 feet / 364 meters |
| Capital city | Corning is capital of Adams County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1852 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:57:47 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 345 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -14.82% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Corning is located at 40°59'24"N 94°44'27"W (40.9899900, -94.7408100).
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Weather
58°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 mph SSW
Overnight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 58, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. South southwest wind around 6 mp...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Services and Civic Places in Corning
1Corning City Hall
601 6th St, Corning, IA 50841 View details
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Corning, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154396 | Southwestern Community College | Creston (IA) | 50801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Corning, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Corning.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Corning Post Office | Corning (IA) | 50841 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Corning, New York city in New York, USA with a population of 10,632 people.
- Corning, California human settlement in Tehama County, California, United States of America with a population of 7,625 people.
- Corning, Arkansas city in Clay County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 3,019 people.
- Corning, Ohio village in Perry County, Ohio, United States with a population of 568 people.
- Corning, Kansas human settlement in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 162 people.
- Corning, Missouri village in Holt County, Missouri, United States with a population of 13 people.
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