Corning is a city in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States.

[3] Corning was founded in 1857 a mile and a half distant from the present town.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.70 km2), all land.

[6] The 2020 United States census counted 212 people, 70 households, and 54 families in Corning.

17.1% of households consisted of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

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 racial makeup of the city was 96.47% White, 1.76% Native American, 1.18% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races.

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.

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.

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