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Corning, Kansas
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Location within Nemaha County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Incorporated | 1889 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 212 |
| • Density | 757/sq mi (298.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66417
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-15725 |
| GNIS ID | 2393637 |
Corning is a city in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 212.
History
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Corning was founded in 1857 a mile and a half distant from the present town. In 1867, Corning was moved to the site it now occupies. It was named for Erastus Corning, of New York.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.70 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 63 | — | |
| 1890 | 291 | 361.9% | |
| 1900 | 425 | 46.0% | |
| 1910 | 411 | −3.3% | |
| 1920 | 419 | 1.9% | |
| 1930 | 340 | −18.9% | |
| 1940 | 352 | 3.5% | |
| 1950 | 254 | −27.8% | |
| 1960 | 240 | −5.5% | |
| 1970 | 162 | −32.5% | |
| 1980 | 158 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 142 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 170 | 19.7% | |
| 2010 | 157 | −7.6% | |
| 2020 | 212 | 35.0% | |
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2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 212 people, 70 households, and 54 families in Corning. The population density was 697.4 per square mile (269.3/km2). There were 71 housing units at an average density of 233.6 per square mile (90.2/km2). The racial makeup was 97.64% (207) white or European American (97.64% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 2.36% (5) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.
Of the 70 households, 51.4% had children under the age of 18; 64.3% were married couples living together; 11.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 17.1% of households consisted of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.3. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.3% of the population.
34.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.8 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $65,313 (with a margin of error of +/- $17,028) and the median family income was $76,250 (+/- $23,234). Males had a median income of $35,000 (+/- $5,856) versus $25,625 (+/- $14,035) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,781 (+/- $5,028). Approximately, 5.3% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 157 people, 57 households, and 40 families residing in the city. The population density was 581.5 inhabitants per square mile (224.5/km2). There were 67 housing units at an average density of 248.1 per square mile (95.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 2.5% Native American, 1.3% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 57 households, of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.8% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.43.
The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 33.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.
Education
The community and nearby rural areas are served by Vermillion USD 380 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Corning (Kansas) para niños
