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Cornwall-on-Hudson

New York · 3,075 residents · 1.987 sq mi
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Cornwall-on-Hudson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $322,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,075
+1%since 2000
from 3,058 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,548 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+10%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Cornwall-on-Hudson
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,375
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,279 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,364
+51%since 2000
from $31,272 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,275
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $714 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
30.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+15%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(2,511)
Black2.3%(71)
Hispanic / Latino9%(277)
Asian1.6%(50)
Other0.6%(19)
Diversity Score31.8%(979)
Diversity Score
32
+182%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.2%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York has about 3,075 residents according to the 2020 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 $108,375 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 $322,400, and the typical rent is about $1,275 a month.

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

About 49.9% 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 3.5% 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 18 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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