Corning, Missouri facts for kids
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Corning, Missouri
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Location of Corning, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Holt |
| Township | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3 |
| • Density | 27.27/sq mi (10.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64437
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-16462 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396661 |
Corning is a small village in Holt County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, only 3 people lived there, making it a very tiny community!
The village got its name from Erastus Corning. He owned a lot of shares in the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad. Another town named Corning in Iowa is also named after him.
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History of Corning
Corning was first set up in 1868. It was built along the main railroad line that connected Kansas City, Missouri and Council Bluffs, Iowa. This train line is still used today.
A post office served the village from 1868 until 1964. For many years, from 1882 to 1980, a special train line (called a spur) ran between Corning and Clarinda, Iowa. This line was first known as the Tarko Valley Railroad.
An important old building in the village is St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. This means it's a special place worth protecting.
In 2019, Corning was affected by big floods that happened across the Midwestern United States.
Geography of Corning
Corning is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.11 square miles (0.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes in Corning
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 221 | — | |
| 1890 | 176 | −20.4% | |
| 1900 | 240 | 36.4% | |
| 1910 | 253 | 5.4% | |
| 1920 | 255 | 0.8% | |
| 1930 | 214 | −16.1% | |
| 1940 | 269 | 25.7% | |
| 1950 | 184 | −31.6% | |
| 1960 | 128 | −30.4% | |
| 1970 | 134 | 4.7% | |
| 1980 | 126 | −6.0% | |
| 1990 | 88 | −30.2% | |
| 2000 | 21 | −76.1% | |
| 2010 | 15 | −28.6% | |
| 2020 | 3 | −80.0% | |
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Over the years, the number of people living in Corning has changed a lot. In 1880, there were 221 residents. The population reached its highest in 1940 with 269 people. Since then, the number of residents has generally decreased. By 2020, only 3 people lived in the village.
Corning in 2010
The census in 2010 counted 15 people living in Corning. There were 8 households, which are groups of people living together. Four of these were families.
Most people living in Corning in 2010 were White. The average age of residents was about 60 years old. Most people were between 45 and 64 years old. About 27% of the residents were 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Corning (Misuri) para niños
