Corning, Kansas

Corning, Kansas
City
Location within Nemaha County and Kansas
KDOT map of Nemaha County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°39′26″N96°01′44″W / 39.65722°N 96.02889°W / 39.65722; -96.02889 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Nemaha
Incorporated	1889
Area [2]
• 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]	1,345 ft (410 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	212
• Density	760/sq mi (300/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66417
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-15725
GNIS ID	2393637 [1]

Corning is a city in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 212. ^[3]

History

Corning (1916)

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. ^[4] It was named for Erastus Corning, of New York. ^[5]

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. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 212 people, 70 households, and 54 families in Corning. ^{[7] [8]} 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). ^{[8] [9]} 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. ^[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population. ^[11]

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. ^[8] The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.3. ^[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.3% of the population. ^[13]

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. ^[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.8 males. ^[8]

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). ^[14] 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). ^[15] 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. ^{[16] [17]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[18] 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.

2000 census

As of the census ^[19] of 2000, there were 170 people, 64 households, and 41 families residing in the city. The population density was 614.4 inhabitants per square mile (237.2/km²). There were 70 housing units at an average density of 253.0 per square mile (97.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.47% White, 1.76% Native American, 1.18% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 64 households, out of which 46.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.40.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.9% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,250, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,135. About 6.8% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.4% of those 65 or over.

Education

The community and nearby rural areas are served by Vermillion USD 380 public school district.

See also

• Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Corning, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Corning, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 10, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  249.
5. Tennal, Ralph (1916). History of Nemaha County, Kansas. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  49.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
7. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
9. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
18. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
19. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

External links

• Corning - Directory of Public Officials
• Corning city map, KDOT