Corning, California facts for kids
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City of Corning
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Solano Street in 2023
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| Nickname(s):
"The Olive City"
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Location of Corning in Tehama County, California
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 Corning, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  California |
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| County | Tehama | ||
| Incorporated | August 6, 1907 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3.55 sq mi (9.19 km2) | ||
| • Land | 3.55 sq mi (9.19 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% | ||
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,244 | ||
| • Density | 2,324.22/sq mi (897.37/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific (PST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
96021, 96029, (96092)
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| Area code(s) | 530 | ||
| FIPS code | 06-16322 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0277491 | ||
Corning is a city in Tehama County, California. It is about 19 miles (31 km) south of Red Bluff. It is also about 100 miles (160 km) north of Sacramento. In 2020, 8,244 people lived there. This was an increase from 7,663 people in 2010.
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History of Corning
Corning started in 1882 when the railroad arrived. The community was named after John Corning, a railroad official.
Geography and Climate
Corning is located at 39°55′34″N 122°10′50″W. This is its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of 3.55 square miles (9.19 km2). All of this area is land.
Corning's Climate
Corning has a Hot-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. On climate maps, this is shown as "Csa."
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 210 | — | |
| 1910 | 972 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,449 | 49.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,377 | −5.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,472 | 6.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,537 | 72.4% | |
| 1960 | 3,006 | 18.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,573 | 18.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,745 | 32.8% | |
| 1990 | 5,870 | 23.7% | |
| 2000 | 6,741 | 14.8% | |
| 2010 | 7,663 | 13.7% | |
| 2020 | 8,244 | 7.6% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, Corning had 7,663 people. Most people (71.9%) were Caucasian. About 42.7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Most people (99.7%) lived in homes. About 45.4% of homes had children under 18. The average household had 2.90 people. The average family had 3.44 people.
The average age in Corning was 29.2 years. About 32.4% of the people were under 18. About 10.1% were 65 or older.
Population in 2000
In 2000, Corning had 6,741 people. The racial makeup was similar to 2010. About 50.82% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 31 years. About 32.5% were under 18. About 11.8% were 65 or older.
The average income for a household was $25,357. The average family income was $32,151. About 26.3% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Main Industries
The main industry in Corning is growing and preparing table olives. Other important farm products include olive oil, dried plums (called prunes), walnuts, and almonds.
Bell-Carter Foods
Corning is home to Bell-Carter Foods, Inc. This company is the largest table olive processor in the United States. It is also the second-largest in the world. Bell-Carter makes Lindsay Olives.
Corning Olive Festival
The annual Corning Olive Festival is held every year. It takes place on the second Saturday in October. It is the longest-running olive festival in the United States. The local Catholic church started the festival in 1946 to raise money. Now, the Corning Chamber of Commerce organizes it.
Transportation
Corning is served by Interstate 5 and Highway 99. The California Northern Railroad also runs through Corning. This railroad has been operating a line between Davis and Tehama since 1993. The line is 110.7 miles (178.2 km) long.
Corning Municipal Airport (0O4) is a public airport. It is just north of the high school. Its runway is 2,692 feet (820 m) long. The airport opened in 1940.
Famous People
Born in Corning
- Ralph Goings (1928–2016), an artist
- Matt Maiocco (born 1967), a sportswriter
- Tyler Reddick (born 1996), a race car driver
- Harry R. Stone (born 1942), a baseball player
- Jeff Stover (born 1958), an NFL player
- Blaire White (born 1993), a YouTube personality
Lived in Corning
- Priscilla Duffield (1918–2009), a secretary for the Manhattan Project
Died in Corning
- Lee Grissom (1907–1998), a Major League Baseball pitcher
- Silas M. Holmes (1816–1905), a politician
Other Connections
- Clair Engle (1911–1964), a U.S. Senator who practiced law in Corning
- France Silva (1876–1951), a Marine who is buried in Corning
See also
In Spanish: Corning (California) para niños
