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 $57,495 with a poverty rate of 19.99%. The median age in Corning is 40.8 years: 42 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Corning was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,069 | 95.85% |
| Other race | 66 | 2.06% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 1.72% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.37% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,350 | 2.36 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Married | 660 | 2.81 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Non Family | 456 | 1.12 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Female | 152 | 3.17 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Male | 82 | 4.22 | 15.9 | 84.1 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
70.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 209 | 8.89% |
| Associates Degree | 146 | 6.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 245 | 10.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 192 | 8.17% |
| High School Graduate | 928 | 39.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 180 | 7.66% |
| Some College | 451 | 19.18% |
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 | 2,241 | 1,904 | 414 |
| Other Race | 66 | 17 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 66 | 17 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 29 | 6 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 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 25.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,979 | $44,960 | $24,350 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,303 | $46,190 | $54,722 |
| High School Graduate | $32,527 | $30,764 | $40,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,727 | $28,616 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,317 | $35,300 | $27,429 |
| Some College | $32,188 | $41,103 | $26,938 |
$32,317
Average Earnings
$35,300
Average Male
$27,429
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.81% of Corning residents speak only English, while 2.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,048 | 599 | 19.65% |
| Multiple | 55 | 37 | 67.27% |
19.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.73%
Male Poverty Rate
25.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Corning is Multiple, with 67.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Corning is White, with 19.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.25% |
| Some College | 16.25% |
| High School | 15.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.24% |
| Female Employed | 9.64% |
| Male Employed | 3.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,471 | $68,496 |
| Households | $41,607 | $57,495 |
| Married Families | $68,790 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,255 | $30,889 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
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
240
Number of Veterans
211
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 93 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 86 |
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 75+ | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 240 | 9.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.4%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
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
52.47%
Born in Corning
97.94%
Native Born
2.06%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
1.53%
Naturalized
97.94% of Corning residents were born in the United States, with 52.47% having been born in Arkansas. 0.53% 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% |