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Cornelius

Oregon · 15,520 residents (2025 est.) · 2.339 sq mi
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Cornelius is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,273. Population has grown 48% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $452,900. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,255
+48%since 2000
from 9,652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,094 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 4,127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+23%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,520 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K8K10K13K15K1990201020202024Cornelius
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,273
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,959 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,610
+153%since 2000
from $15,290 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+43.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
+1%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$452,900
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,573
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+60%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(5,617)
Black0.7%(64)
Hispanic / Latino37.4%(3,609)
Asian1%(92)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(5,953)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(6,035)
Black1.3%(185)
Hispanic / Latino51.3%(7,319)
Asian1.2%(178)
Other3.8%(538)
Diversity Score69.4%(9,897)
Diversity Score
69
+13%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.5%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
23.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2017
from 84.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 50.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
44.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 47.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cornelius, Oregon?

Cornelius, Oregon has about 14,255 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cornelius, Oregon?

The typical household in Cornelius, Oregon earns about $96,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cornelius, Oregon expensive?

In Cornelius, Oregon, the median home is worth about $452,900, and the typical rent is about $1,573 a month.

How educated are people in Cornelius, Oregon?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cornelius, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cornelius, Oregon?

About 9.1% of people in Cornelius, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cornelius, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Cornelius, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,107 residents, a change of about 132 percent over that period.

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