Corning is a city located in Clay County Arkansas. Corning has a 2024 population of 3,085. Corning is currently declining at a rate of -1.06% annually and its population has decreased by -4.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,217 in 2020.
The average household income in Corning is $60,057 with a poverty rate of 17.53%. The median age in Corning is 39.7 years: 44.6 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Corning was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,894 | 91.32% |
| Two or more races | 217 | 6.85% |
| Other race | 34 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.76% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,348 | 2.33 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Married | 624 | 2.8 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Non Family | 493 | 1.1 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Female | 119 | 3.08 | 84 | 16 |
| Male | 112 | 4.36 | 25.9 | 74.1 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
68.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 145 | 6.54% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 6.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 270 | 12.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 191 | 8.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,015 | 45.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90 | 4.06% |
| Some College | 366 | 16.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,086 | 1,867 | 430 |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 69 | 8 |
| Other Race | 34 | 23 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 23 | 23 |
| Native American | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 67.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,647 | $48,056 | $24,554 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,258 | $49,258 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,222 | $36,953 | $40,114 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,989 | $31,739 | $26,080 |
| Overall | $34,292 | $41,506 | $27,371 |
| Some College | $27,500 | $43,250 | $24,375 |
$34,292
Average Earnings
$41,506
Average Male
$27,371
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.85% of Corning residents speak only English, while 1.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,851 | 516 | 18.1% |
| Multiple | 217 | 32 | 14.75% |
17.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.47%
Male Poverty Rate
23.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Corning is White, with 18.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Corning is Multiple, with 14.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.89% |
| Some College | 16.77% |
| High School | 13.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 9.95% |
| Male Employed | 3.47% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,938 | $74,365 |
| Households | $44,197 | $60,057 |
| Married Families | $78,529 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,987 | $28,204 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
187
Number of Veterans
174
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 88 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 69 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 187 | 8.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.95%
Born in Corning
98.93%
Native Born
1.07%
Foreign Born
0.73%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
98.93% of Corning residents were born in the United States, with 52.95% having been born in Arkansas. 0.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,920 | -33 | -1.12% |
| 2028 | 2,953 | -33 | -1.11% |
| 2027 | 2,986 | -33 | -1.09% |
| 2026 | 3,019 | -33 | -1.08% |
| 2025 | 3,052 | -33 | -1.07% |
| 2024 | 3,085 | -33 | -1.06% |
| 2023 | 3,118 | -22 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 3,140 | -33 | -1.04% |
| 2021 | 3,173 | -44 | -1.37% |
| 2020 | 3,217 | 172 | 5.65% |
| 2019 | 3,045 | -61 | -1.96% |
| 2018 | 3,106 | -26 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 3,132 | -51 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 3,183 | -37 | -1.15% |
| 2015 | 3,220 | -21 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 3,241 | -45 | -1.37% |
| 2013 | 3,286 | -48 | -1.44% |
| 2012 | 3,334 | -43 | -1.27% |
| 2011 | 3,377 | -43 | -1.26% |
| 2010 | 3,420 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,679 | 356 | 10.71% |
| 1990 | 3,323 | -327 | -8.96% |
| 1980 | 3,650 | 945 | 34.94% |
| 1970 | 2,705 | -215 | -7.36% |