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Cornish

Maine · 764 residents · 3.037 sq mi
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Cornish has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,119. Population has fallen 32% since 2021, a loss of 353 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $145,800. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
764
−32%vs 2021
vs 1,117 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
252 / sq mi
−32%vs 2021
vs 368 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+15%vs 2021
vs 38.9 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
7298359411K1K20202024Cornish
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,119
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $60,611 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,184
+3%vs 2021
vs $27,268 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−7.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $146,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2022
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.1% in 2021
23.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+4%vs 2021
vs 2.4 in 2021
2020 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(799)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other28.3%(316)
Diversity Score51%(570)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(721)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other24.3%(185)
Diversity Score43%(329)
Diversity Score
43
−16%vs 2021
vs 51 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.4% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+10%vs 2021
vs 32.7 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.7% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.4% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.1%
+3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.6% in 2021
Female
48.1%
+2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.4% in 2021
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cornish, Maine?

Cornish, Maine has about 764 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cornish, Maine?

The typical household in Cornish, Maine earns about $58,119 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cornish, Maine expensive?

In Cornish, Maine, the median home is worth about $145,800.

How educated are people in Cornish, Maine?

About 16.7% 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 11.4% of people in Cornish, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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