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Cornelius

Oregon · 12,694 residents · 2.339 sq mi
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Cornelius has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,788. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $301,600. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,694
+32%since 2000
from 9,652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,427 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 4,127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
+17%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K8K10K13K15K1990201020202024Cornelius
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,788
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,959 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,883
+89%since 2000
from $15,290 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$301,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,363
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+41%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(4,744)
Black0.9%(119)
Hispanic / Latino55.1%(6,993)
Asian1.9%(238)
Other2.2%(279)
Diversity Score66.6%(8,451)
Diversity Score
67
+8%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
26.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−59.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cornelius, Oregon?

Cornelius, Oregon has about 12,694 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cornelius, Oregon?

The typical household in Cornelius, Oregon earns about $72,788 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 $301,600, and the typical rent is about $1,363 a month.

How educated are people in Cornelius, Oregon?

About 19.5% 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 9.8% 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 6,546 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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