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Cornell

Wisconsin · 1,467 residents · 3.787 sq mi
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Cornell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,444. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,400. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,467
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
387 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+13%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cornell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,444
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,690 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,569
+39%since 2000
from $15,494 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,441)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,431)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score3.4%(50)
Diversity Score
3
+121%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+16%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cornell, Wisconsin?

Cornell, Wisconsin has about 1,467 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cornell, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Cornell, Wisconsin earns about $44,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cornell, Wisconsin expensive?

In Cornell, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $92,400, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Cornell, Wisconsin?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cornell, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cornell, Wisconsin?

About 11.2% of people in Cornell, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cornell, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Cornell, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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