Editing Corning, California

{{Short description|City in California, United States}}
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'''Corning''' is a city in [[Tehama County, California|Tehama County]], [[California]], that is located about {{convert|19|mi|km}} south of [[Red Bluff, California|Red Bluff]] and about {{convert|100|mi|km}} north of [[Sacramento, California|Sacramento]]. The population was 8,244 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], up from 7,663 at the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]].

==History==
Corning had its start in 1882, when the railroad was extended to that point.<ref name="History">{{cite web | url=http://www.tehamaschools.org/files/TC%20Place%20Names.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508070312/http://www.tehamaschools.org/files/TC%20Place%20Names.pdf | url-status=dead | archive-date=May 8, 2017 | title=Place Names | publisher= | access-date=March 25, 2018}}</ref> The community was named after John Corning, a railroad official.<ref name="History" />

==Geography==
Corning is located at {{coord|39|55|34|N|122|10|50|W|type:city}} (39.926182, -122.180489).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|3.55|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.

[[File:Corning High Density Arbequina Nov15.jpg|thumb|left|High-density [[Arbequina|Arbequina olive]] orchard in Corning]]

===Climate===
According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Corning has a [[Hot-summer Mediterranean climate]], abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=720240&cityname=Corning%2C+California%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Corning, California]</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1890= 210
|1910= 972
|1920= 1449
|1930= 1377
|1940= 1472
|1950= 2537
|1960= 3006
|1970= 3573
|1980= 4745
|1990= 5870
|2000= 6741
|2010= 7663
|2020= 8244
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2010===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] Corning had a population of 7,663&nbsp;people. The population density was {{convert|2,158.8|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people|}}. The racial makeup of Corning was 5,510&nbsp;(71.9%)&nbsp; Caucasian, 44&nbsp;(0.6%)&nbsp;African American, 201&nbsp;(2.6%)&nbsp;Native American, 82&nbsp;(1.1%)&nbsp;Asian, 11&nbsp;(0.1%)&nbsp;Pacific Islander, 1,496&nbsp;(19.5%) from other races, and 319&nbsp;(4.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,271&nbsp;individuals&nbsp;(42.7%).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0616322|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140715024237/http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0616322|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2014|title=2010&nbsp;Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Corning city|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=July 12, 2014}}</ref>

The census reported that 7,638&nbsp;people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 19&nbsp;(0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 6&nbsp;(0.1%) were institutionalized.

There were 2,630&nbsp;households, out of which 1,193&nbsp;(45.4%) had children under age&nbsp;18 living in them, 1,136&nbsp;(43.2%) were [[marriage|opposite-sex married couples]] living together, 533&nbsp;(20.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 179&nbsp;(6.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 224&nbsp;(8.5%)&nbsp;[[POSSLQ|unmarried opposite-sex partnerships]], and 12&nbsp;(0.5%)&nbsp;[[same-sex partnerships|same-sex married couples or partnerships]]. 633&nbsp;households (24.1%) were one person and 259&nbsp;(9.8%) had someone living alone who was 65&nbsp;years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90. There were 1,848&nbsp;families (70.3% of households); the average family size was 3.44&nbsp;persons.

The age distribution was 2,479&nbsp;people (32.4%) under age&nbsp;18, 864&nbsp;people (11.3%) aged 18 to 24, 1,931 people (25.2%) aged 25 to 44, 1,617&nbsp;people (21.1%) aged&nbsp;45 to 64, and 772&nbsp;people (10.1%) who were 65&nbsp;years of age or older. The [[median]] age was 29.2&nbsp;years. For every 100&nbsp;females there were 94.5&nbsp;males. For every 100&nbsp;females aged&nbsp;18 and over, there were 89.5&nbsp;males.

There were 2,871&nbsp;housing units at an average density of {{convert|808.8|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}, of which 1,302&nbsp;(49.5%) were owner-occupied, and 1,328&nbsp;(50.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.1%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.4%. 3,765&nbsp;people (49.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 3,873&nbsp;people (50.5%) lived in rental housing units.

===2000===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 6,741&nbsp;people, 2,422&nbsp;households, and 1,642&nbsp;families in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,320.3|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people|}}. There were 2,614&nbsp;housing units at an average density of {{convert|899.8|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 74.48%&nbsp;White, 0.52%&nbsp;African American, 2.18% Native American, 0.53%&nbsp;Asian, 0.09%&nbsp;Pacific Islander, 17.42% from other races, and 4.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 50.82%.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>

There were 2,422&nbsp;households, 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 26.9% of households were one person and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65&nbsp;years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.33&nbsp;individuals.

The age distribution was 32.5% under age&nbsp;18, 10.0% aged&nbsp;18 to 24, 28.0% aged&nbsp;25 to 44, 17.7% aged&nbsp;45 to 64, and 11.8% aged 65&nbsp;years or older. The [[median]] age was 31&nbsp;years. For every 100&nbsp;females there were 92.9&nbsp;males. For every 100&nbsp;females aged&nbsp;18 and over, there were 90.5&nbsp;males.

The [[median]] [[income]] for a household in the city was $25,357, and the median family income was $32,151. Males had a median income of $30,563 versus $19,736 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,357. About 21.1% of families and 26.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 33.6% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those aged&nbsp;65 or over.

These compare to the national [[median]] [[household income]] of $45,135 and national per capita income of $23,201; 69.4% of the residents in the city have graduated from high school or achieved further education, compared to 80.35%&nbsp;nationally.

==Government==
In the [[California State Legislature]], Corning is in {{Representative|casd|4|fmt=sdistrict}}, and in {{Representative|caad|3|fmt=adistrict}}.<ref>{{Cite web
| url = http://statewidedatabase.org/gis/gis2011/index_2011.html
| title = Statewide Database
| publisher = [[Regents of the University of California]]
| access-date = April 9, 2015
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150201113744/http://statewidedatabase.org/gis/gis2011/index_2011.html
| archive-date = February 1, 2015
| url-status = dead
 }}</ref>

In the [[United States House of Representatives]], Corning is in {{Representative|cacd|1|fmt=district}}.<ref>{{Cite GovTrack|CA|1|accessdate= March 1, 2013}}</ref>

==Major industries==
[[File:Corning Koroneiki Nov15.jpg|thumb|An olive grower shows [[Koroneiki|Koroneiki olive]]s ripe for harvest.]]
The major local industry is growing and preparing table olives. Corning also has a significant agricultural industry based on [[olive oil]], dried [[plum]]s ([[prune]]s, including the [[Sunsweet]] label), [[walnut]]s, and [[almond]]s.
;Bell-Carter Foods
Corning is home to Bell-Carter Foods, Inc., the second-largest table [[olive]] processor in the world and the largest in the United States.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bellcarter.com/retail/insights-and-news/a_century_of_sensational_taste.html|title=Insights & News|publisher=Bell-Carter Foods|access-date=April 12, 2015}}</ref> Bell Carter produces Lindsay Olives.

==Corning Olive Festival==
[[File:Corning Sevi Tree Aug15.jpg|right|thumb|The old Sevianno olive tree in Corning, April&nbsp;2015]]
The annual [http://CorningOliveFestival.org Corning Olive Festival], held on the second Saturday in October, is the longest-running [[olive]] festival in the United States. Started in 1946 by the local Catholic church as a fundraiser, the festival is now organized and operated by the Corning [[Chamber of Commerce]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/corningolivefestival|title=Official Corning Olive Festival Facebook page|access-date=July 31, 2016}}</ref>

==Transportation==
Interstate&nbsp;5 and Highway&nbsp;99 both serve Corning, along with the [[California Northern Railroad]]. The California Northern has been [[leasing]] and operating the {{convert|110.7|mi|km|adj=on}} line between [[Davis, California|Davis]] and [[Tehama, California|Tehama]] through Corning from [[Southern Pacific Railroad|Southern Pacific]] (now [[Union Pacific Railroad|Union Pacific]]) since September 26, 1993. The line was built by Southern Pacific's [[subsidiary]], the [[Northern Railway (California)|Northern Railway]] Company, in August / September&nbsp;1882.

Corning Municipal Airport ([[Federal Aviation Administration|0O4]]), a public-use facility, is located just to the north of the high school. Its runway (numbered 17 and 35) is {{convert|2,692|ft}} long and sits {{convert|293|ft}} [[above sea level]]. The airport was activated in 1940. Its [[area control center]] is [[Oakland Air Route Traffic Control Center|Oakland Center]], while its [[flight service station]] is [[Rancho Murieta, California|Rancho Murieta]].<ref>[https://skyvector.com/airport/0O4/Corning-Municipal-Airport 0O4 Corning Municipal Airport] – SkyVector</ref>

==Notable people==
===Births===
People born in Corning:
*[[Ralph Goings]] (1928–2016), artist
*[[Matt Maiocco]] (born 1967), sportswriter
*[[Tyler Reddick]] (born 1996), race car driver
*[[Ron Stone (baseball)|Harry R. Stone]] (born 1942), baseballer
*[[Jeff Stover]] (born 1958), NFL player
*[[Blaire White]] (born 1993), YouTube personality

===Inhabitants===
People who live/lived in Corning at some point:
*[[Priscilla Duffield]] (1918–2009), secretary for Manhattan Project<ref name="The Watch">{{cite news |newspaper=The Watch |url=http://www.thewatchmedia.com/obituarypriscilla-duffieldapril-8-1918-july-21-2009/ |title=Obituary Priscilla Duffield April 8, 1918 – July 21, 2009 |date=July 30, 2009 |access-date=October 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222033752/http://www.thewatchmedia.com/obituarypriscilla-duffieldapril-8-1918-july-21-2009/ |archive-date=December 22, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Keith Daniel Williams]] (1947–1996), triple murderer<ref name=":1">{{cite news|last=Fontana|first=Cyndee|title=Murderer silent as end nears|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89681811/murderer-silent-as-end-nears/|newspaper=[[The Fresno Bee]]|date=April 28, 1996|pages=[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89681811/murderer-silent-as-end-nears/ 1], [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89682116/williams-killer-silent-as-end-nears/ 13]|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|access-date=December 19, 2021}}</ref>
*[[Monte Wolfe]] (1886–c.1940), pioneer

===Deaths===
People who died in Corning:
*[[Lee Grissom]] (1907–1998), [[Major League Baseball]] pitcher
*[[Silas M. Holmes]] (1816–1905), politician

===Other===
People associated with Corning in some other way:
*[[Clair Engle]] (1911–1964), U.S. Senator; practiced law in Corning
*[[France Silva]] (1876–1951), Marine; buried in Corning

==References==
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==External links==
*{{Official website}}

{{Tehama County, California}}

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