CITY
Cornish
Maine · 1,024 residents · 3.037 sq mi
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Cornish has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,686. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
$68,686
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $68,561 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
Other services5.8%
Retail trade5.3%
Public administration3.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Construction1.6%
Finance & insurance1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(748)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other30.4%(328)
Diversity Score53.5%(578)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67%(686)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other33%(338)
Diversity Score55.3%(566)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
89.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Cornish, Maine?
Cornish, Maine has about 1,024 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Cornish, Maine?
The typical household in Cornish, Maine earns about $68,686 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Cornish, Maine expensive?
In Cornish, Maine, the typical rent is about $1,135 a month.
How educated are people in Cornish, Maine?
About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cornish, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Cornish, Maine?
About 8.3% of people in Cornish, Maine live below the federal poverty line.
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