Demographics & People — Corning, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,573 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,600 |
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| Median Age | 48.9 |
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| Total Households | 701 |
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| Family Households | 360 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0407 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,469 |
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| Black or African American | 12 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 460 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 428 |
| English | 262 |
| Other groups | 227 |
| Irish | 225 |
| American | 117 |
| Swedish | 59 |
| Norwegian | 55 |
| Scottish | 34 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
Language
| English Only | 1,455 |
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| Spanish | 36 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,507 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 105 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,242 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Corning, Iowa.
