Corning, Kansas facts for kids
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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 small city in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States. It's a quiet place in the heart of America. In 2020, about 212 people lived there.
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History of Corning
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Corning has an interesting past. It was first started in 1857. This was a mile and a half away from where it is now. Then, in 1867, the town moved to its current spot. It was named after Erastus Corning, a person from New York.
Geography of Corning
Corning is a small city in terms of size. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.27 square miles (0.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Corning
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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 Population Details
The 2020 United States census counted 212 people living in Corning. There were 70 households, which are like homes or families living together. Most people, about 97.64%, were white.
Many households, about 51.4%, had children under 18. Also, 64.3% of households were married couples. The average household had 2.6 people. The average family had 3.3 people.
The median age in Corning was 30.4 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older. About 34.4% of the people were under 18. About 10.8% were 65 or older.
2010 Population Details
In the census of 2010, there were 157 people in Corning. There were 57 households. Most people, about 94.9%, were white.
About 42.1% of households had children under 18. Most households, 59.6%, were married couples. The average household size was 2.75 people.
The median age in 2010 was 32.8 years. About 33.1% of residents were under 18. About 8.3% were 65 or older.
Education in Corning
The schools for Corning and the nearby areas are part of the Vermillion USD 380 public school district. This district helps students get their education.
See also
In Spanish: Corning (Kansas) para niños
