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Cornwells Heights

Pennsylvania · 1,251 residents · 0.475 sq mi
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Cornwells Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,520. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $288,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,251
+6%since 2019
from 1,182 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,634 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 2,488 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
−3%since 2019
from 45.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Cornwells Heights
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,520
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $45,313 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,624
+53%since 2019
from $27,770 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 18.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$288,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $251,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $855 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 65.5% in 2019
30.0% rent
Afford Score
3.9
−29%since 2019
from 5.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(1,011)
Black3.6%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(19)
Asian5.3%(63)
Other3.9%(46)
Diversity Score32.8%(388)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(995)
Black1.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(110)
Asian5.1%(64)
Other1.1%(14)
Diversity Score38.5%(482)
Diversity Score
39
+17%since 2019
from 33 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2019
from 37.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 98.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+18%since 2019
from 24.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 85.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2019
from 60.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2019
from 38.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 45.2% in 2019
Female
53.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 54.8% in 2019
Foreign born
10.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania?

Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania has about 1,251 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $73,520 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 $288,000, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 47.5% 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 15.3% of people in Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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