South Corning, New York facts for kids
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South Corning, New York
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Village
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 South Corning, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,108 |
| • Density | 1,795.79/sq mi (693.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-68847 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0965727 |
South Corning is a small village located in Steuben County, New York. In 2020, about 1,108 people lived there. This village is part of the larger town of Corning.
Where is South Corning?
South Corning is located at 42.124442 degrees north latitude and -77.035463 degrees west longitude. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
The village is found near the western side of the Chemung River. It is also just south of the City of Corning. A small stream called Bailey Creek flows through the village and empties into the Chemung River. New York State Route 225 is a main road that goes through South Corning.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 714 | — | |
| 1940 | 681 | −4.6% | |
| 1950 | 880 | 29.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,448 | 64.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,414 | −2.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,195 | −15.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,025 | −14.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,147 | 11.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,145 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,108 | −3.2% | |
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In 2000, a census showed that 1,147 people lived in South Corning. These people lived in 492 households, and 319 of these were families. The village had about 1,866 people per square mile. There were 512 housing units, which are places where people live.
Most of the people living in the village were White (about 90.76%). There were also African American residents (7.24%), Asian residents (1.13%), and a small number of Native American people (0.09%). About 0.61% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (48.4%) were married couples. About 11.0% of households had a female head of household with no husband present.
The average age of people in the village was 39 years old. About 23.6% of the population was under 18. About 17.8% of residents were 65 years old or older.
The average income for a household in the village was $40,455. For families, the average income was $48,828. About 7.8% of all people and 5.0% of families lived below the poverty line. This included 14.5% of those under 18.
A famous person from South Corning was Rick Bonnell. He was a writer for the Charlotte Observer and covered the National Basketball Association.
Education in South Corning
Students in South Corning attend schools within the Corning City School District.
See also
In Spanish: South Corning para niños
