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Cornwall-on-Hudson

New York · 2,990 residents (2025 est.) · 1.987 sq mi
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Cornwall-on-Hudson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $471,200. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,037
−1%since 2000
from 3,058 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,528 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+19%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,990 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Cornwall-on-Hudson
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,208
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,279 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,121
+118%since 2000
from $31,272 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.4%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
−18%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$471,200
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,471
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $714 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+30%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,883)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(116)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(345)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(2,409)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(452)
Asian1.4%(43)
Other4.4%(133)
Diversity Score43.3%(1,316)
Diversity Score
43
+284%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2017
from 84.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 90.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York?

Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York has about 3,037 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York?

The typical household in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York earns about $140,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York expensive?

In Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, the median home is worth about $471,200, and the typical rent is about $1,471 a month.

How educated are people in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York?

About 53.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York?

About 3.6% of people in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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