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Corning, California

City · Population 8,131 · #390 in California
Corning, California

Corning is a city in Tehama County, California, United States that is located approximately 19 miles (31 km) south of Red Bluff and about 100 miles (160 km) north of Sacramento. The population was 8,244 at the 2020 census, up from 7,663 at the 2010 census..

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About Corning

Set in the northwestern part of California, Corning is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 8,131.

Officially, Corning is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,290 residents per square mile.

📰 Corning News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Corning Unique

  • One of 7 places in the US named Corning — but the California one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northwestern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,131.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Corning

  • Condor Marka Peruvian Resturant — peruvian
  • Denny's — american
  • Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
  • Dutch Bros. Coffee — coffee shop (café)
  • Iron Skillet — american
  • McBrayer's Hometown Cafe — american (café)
  • Punjabi Indian Restaurant — indian
  • Rancho Grande — mexican
  • Round Table Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Corning

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Corning

  • Centennial Continuation High
  • Columbia Academy
  • Corning High
  • Corning Independent Study
  • Kirkwood Elementary
  • Maywood Middle
  • Olive View Elementary
  • Rancho Tehama Elementary
  • Richfield Elementary
  • West Street Elementary
  • Woodson Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)8,131
Rank in state#390 of 482
Land area3.55 sq mi
Density2,290/sq mi
Coordinates39.9282, -122.1820

🗺️ Map of Corning