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Cornell

Wisconsin · 1,453 residents · 3.787 sq mi
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Cornell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,700. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
1,453
−1%since 2000
from 1,466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
384 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+5%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cornell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,690 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,034
+81%since 2000
from $15,494 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,361)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(22)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other2.3%(33)
Diversity Score11.5%(167)
Diversity Score
11
+643%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cornell, Wisconsin?

Cornell, Wisconsin has about 1,453 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cornell, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Cornell, Wisconsin earns about $45,700 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 $98,800, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Cornell, Wisconsin?

About 9.9% 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 17.4% 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 88 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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