City · Iowa
Corning, Iowa
Corning, city, in Adams County, Iowa. Corning had 1,511 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,564 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,567 (±146). GEOID 1916500.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,511
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,564 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,567 ±146
Median household income
$64,773
±$17,071 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$96,400
±$10,344 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$754
±$110 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Corning and what county is it in?
Corning is a city in Adams County, Iowa. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 960 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Corning, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,511 people lived in Corning on July 1, 2025, down 3.3% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 1,564 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,567 (±146).
| Measure | Corning | Adams County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,567 ±146 | 3,622 | no clear change |
| Households | 694 ±86 | 1,540 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.15 ±0.22 | 2.29 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 842 ±81 | 1,889 | no clear change |
Corning's population since 2000
From 1,783 in 2000 to 1,511 in 2025: down 15.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Corning as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Corning?
The median resident of Corning is 48.9 years old; 18.6% are under 18 and 25.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.7%.
| Measure | Corning | Adams County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.9 ±4.6 | 46.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.6% ±4.0 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.0% ±4.0 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±2.6 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% ±1.5 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.3% ±2.2 pts | 94.5% | −5.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±1.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±1.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.2% ±3.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.0% ±2.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 18.3% ±5.0 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.3% ±1.5 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9% ±3.7 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.2% ±5.6 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6% ±2.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.5% ±5.5 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Corning earn?
Half of Corning's 694 households earn less than $64,773 a year (±$17,071), against $71,875 in Adams County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $58,249 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Corning | Adams County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,773 ±$17,071 | $71,875 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $74,811 ±$9,532 | $103,589 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,134 ±$3,804 | $44,632 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4% ±3.7 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.9% ±6.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.3% ±6.7 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% ±3.0 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.2% ±4.6 pts | 84.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Corning?
Owners occupy 71.6% of Corning's occupied homes and renters 28.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $96,400 by its owner (±$10,344). The median renter pays $754 a month including utilities, and 24.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Corning | Adams County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $96,400 ±$10,344 | $131,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $754 ±$110 | $893 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.4% ±13.5 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,094 ±$152 | $1,313 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.6% ±8.4 pts | 77.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.4% ±8.4 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Housing units | 842 ±81 | 1,889 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 8.0% ±5.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.8% ±10.4 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.6% ±5.5 pts | 84.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% ±1.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.6% ±2.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 42.3% ±7.2 pts | 37.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.1% ±4.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Corning building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Corning in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Iowa.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Corning work and get to work?
72.8% of Corning's workers drive alone and 8.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Corning | Adams County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.3% ±5.8 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% ±3.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.8% ±6.7 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.6% ±6.4 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.3% ±1.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.7% ±3.9 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.0 min ±4.0 | 19.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Corning?
No census tract lies mostly in Corning; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502Adams County | 2,062 | $62,266 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Corning) · Census block assignment files
How does Corning compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Corning is the 8,705th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 207th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Corning ranks 178th of 279 places in Iowa with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 207th | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 241st | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 171st | 279 |
| Median household income | 178th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 199th | 279 |
| Median home value | 271st | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 201st | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 86th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 126th | 279 |
| Median age | 15th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 163rd | 279 |
| Work from home | 121st | 221 |
| Travel time to work | 207th | 279 |
Corning's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Corning with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Corning?
15 of the 57 figures for Corning on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Corning are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Corning.