Corning is a city located in Tehama County California. Corning has a 2024 population of 8,019. Corning is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,217 in 2020.
The average household income in Corning is $65,575 with a poverty rate of 13.73%. The median age in Corning is 31.4 years: 28.7 years for males, and 32.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Corning was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,269 | 52.26% |
| Other race | 2,126 | 26.03% |
| Two or more races | 1,400 | 17.14% |
| Asian | 340 | 4.16% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.36% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,483 | 3.28 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Married | 1,327 | 4.24 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Non Family | 561 | 1.17 | 29.1 | 70.9 |
| Female | 379 | 3.3 | 53 | 47 |
| Male | 216 | 2.87 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
3.71
Average Family Size
3.28
Average Household Size
51.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 547 | 11.22% |
| Associates Degree | 476 | 9.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 393 | 8.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 258 | 5.29% |
| High School Graduate | 1,521 | 31.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 541 | 11.1% |
| Some College | 1,138 | 23.35% |
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 | 2,387 | 2,191 | 456 |
| Hispanic | 2,262 | 1,402 | 167 |
| Other Race | 1,007 | 620 | 94 |
| 2+ Races | 605 | 491 | 51 |
| Asian | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| Native American | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,074 | $54,444 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,121 | $46,052 | $66,667 |
| High School Graduate | $37,011 | $53,279 | $22,279 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,850 | $41,114 | $16,111 |
| Overall | $41,179 | $46,218 | $31,038 |
| Some College | $41,187 | $42,857 | $40,275 |
$41,179
Average Earnings
$46,218
Average Male
$31,038
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49.91% of Corning residents speak only English, while 50.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,718 | 694 | 14.71% |
| White | 2,826 | 386 | 13.66% |
| Multiple | 1,338 | 228 | 17.04% |
| Other | 2,089 | 54 | 2.58% |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 100% |
13.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.21%
Male Poverty Rate
15.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Corning is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Corning is Other, with 2.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.98% |
| High School | 8.42% |
| Some College | 8.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55.21% |
| Female Employed | 5.03% |
| Male Employed | 3.6% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,901 | $70,448 |
| Households | $55,732 | $65,575 |
| Married Families | $65,856 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,686 | $36,293 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
391
Number of Veterans
351
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 176 |
| Second Gulf War | 111 |
| Vietnam | 73 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 146 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 75+ | 68 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 260 | 7.58% |
| Other Race | 114 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 3.84% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 2.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
4%
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
54.96%
Born in Corning
74.8%
Native Born
25.2%
Foreign Born
16.59%
Non Citizen
8.61%
Naturalized
74.8% of Corning residents were born in the United States, with 54.96% having been born in California. 16.59% 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 | 7,773 | -49 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 7,822 | -49 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 7,871 | -50 | -0.63% |
| 2026 | 7,921 | -49 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 7,970 | -49 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 8,019 | -50 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 8,069 | -71 | -0.87% |
| 2022 | 8,140 | -30 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 8,170 | -47 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 8,217 | 525 | 6.83% |
| 2019 | 7,692 | 160 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 7,532 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 7,534 | 26 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 7,508 | 16 | 0.21% |
| 2015 | 7,492 | 18 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 7,474 | -39 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 7,513 | -69 | -0.91% |
| 2012 | 7,582 | -39 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 7,621 | -50 | -0.65% |
| 2010 | 7,671 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,741 | 871 | 14.84% |
| 1990 | 5,870 | 1,125 | 23.71% |
| 1980 | 4,745 | 1,172 | 32.8% |
| 1970 | 3,573 | 567 | 18.86% |
| 1960 | 3,006 | 469 | 18.49% |
| 1950 | 2,537 | 1,065 | 72.35% |
| 1940 | 1,472 | 95 | 6.9% |
| 1930 | 1,377 | -72 | -4.97% |
| 1920 | 1,449 | 477 | 49.07% |
| 1910 | 972 | 762 | 362.86% |
| 1890 | 210 | -7,563 | -97.3% |