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Corning, CA
City in Tehama County, California.
Population
8,155
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,299
ZIP codes
0
Corning and its ZIP codes
Corning at a glance
- Corning is about 9.1 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,627, 43% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $313,100 (57% below California) and median rent is $961 a month.
Local data for Corning, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Corning, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,627
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$313,100
Median rent
$961/mo
Homeownership
52.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
31.3
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,666), German Americans (479), Irish Americans (346).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tehama County. PPP loans are for Corning.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,130
19,664 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$435M
FY 2026, $6,606 per person
How people get to work
Corning, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled16.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Corning, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
132
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
523
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 38°F
21.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Corning, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.5%
U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts
Cities near Corning
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RichfieldCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.5 |
| VinaCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.4 |
| TehamaCity | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| Los MolinosCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.2 |
| GerberCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Las FloresCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| ProbertaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| OrlandCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| FlournoyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| Rancho Tehama ReserveCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.7 |
| Hamilton CityCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| NordCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| Red BluffCity | 18 mi | 7.6 |
| PaskentaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| ArtoisCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.9 |
| ChicoCity | 22 mi | 34.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Corning, CA in?
- Corning is in Tehama County, California.
- What is the population of Corning, CA?
- About 8,155 people live in Corning, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Corning?
- Nearby places include Richfield (3.1 mi), Vina (7 mi), Tehama (7 mi), Los Molinos (8.1 mi), Gerber (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023