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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cornelius

Oregon · 9,652 residents · 2.339 sq mi
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Cornelius has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,959. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $134,800. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,652
+57%since 1990
from 6,148 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,127 / sq mi
+57%since 1990
from 2,628 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.6
−5%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K8K10K13K15K1990201020202024Cornelius
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,959
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,096 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,290
+39%since 1990
from $10,993 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.1%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$134,800
+75%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$671
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $446 in 1990
US average: $602
72.3%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
27.7% rent
2.9
+36%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(5,354)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(936)
Asian1%(64)
Diversity Score50.2%(3,084)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(5,617)
Black0.7%(64)
Hispanic / Latino37.4%(3,609)
Asian1%(92)
Diversity Score61.7%(5,953)
62
+23%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.9%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
−22%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cornelius, Oregon?

Cornelius, Oregon has about 9,652 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cornelius, Oregon?

The typical household in Cornelius, Oregon earns about $45,959 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 $134,800, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Cornelius, Oregon?

About 8.9% 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 16.1% 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 3,504 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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

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