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Cornwells Heights

Pennsylvania · 1,391 residents · 0.475 sq mi
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Cornwells Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $269,900. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,391
+13%vs 2011
vs 1,235 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,928 / sq mi
+13%vs 2011
vs 2,600 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+25%vs 2011
vs 35.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Cornwells Heights
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $76,058 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,760
−4%vs 2011
vs $24,811 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
−10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.329 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $273,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$768
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $757 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−19.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.5% in 2011
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.6%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+25%vs 2011
vs 3.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,070)
Black1.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino5%(62)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other6.6%(81)
Diversity Score30.3%(374)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,247)
Black1.9%(27)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(72)
Asian1.2%(17)
Other5.5%(76)
Diversity Score30.5%(424)
Diversity Score
30
+1%vs 2011
vs 30 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 29.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+9.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.7%
−11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.3% in 2011
Female
51.6%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.7% in 2011
Foreign born
5.3%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania?

Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania has about 1,391 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $60,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $269,900, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 5.1% of people in Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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