Cornwall is located in Northwest Hills Planning Region Connecticut. Cornwall has a 2024 population of 1,579. Cornwall is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 0.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,565 in 2020.
The average household income in Cornwall is $161,451 with a poverty rate of 15.89%. The median age in Cornwall is 52.7 years: 52.2 years for males, and 53.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cornwall was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,116 | 84.87% |
| Asian | 75 | 5.7% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 4.33% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 2.43% |
| Other race | 32 | 2.43% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 615 | 2.14 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Married | 330 | 2.39 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Non Family | 222 | 1.34 | 73 | 27 |
| Female | 48 | 3.65 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Male | 15 | 3.6 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
2.52
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
79.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5 | 0.49% |
| Associates Degree | 87 | 8.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 264 | 25.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 253 | 24.88% |
| High School Graduate | 201 | 19.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.2% |
| Some College | 205 | 20.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 900 | 893 | 504 |
| Hispanic | 49 | 49 | 9 |
| Other Race | 32 | 32 | 9 |
| Asian | 29 | 29 | 2 |
| Black | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 2 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,083 | $80,625 | $46,932 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,849 | $96,722 | $43,438 |
| High School Graduate | $49,375 | $49,875 | $45,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,929 | $88,750 | $42,500 |
| Some College | $38,125 | $37,083 | $38,750 |
$58,929
Average Earnings
$88,750
Average Male
$42,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.04% of Cornwall residents speak only English, while 14.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,100 | 80 | 7.27% |
| Asian | 75 | 73 | 97.33% |
| Multiple | 57 | 36 | 63.16% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 31 | 49.21% |
| Other | 32 | 20 | 62.5% |
15.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.15%
Male Poverty Rate
22.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cornwall is Asian, with 97.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cornwall is White, with 7.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 19.52% |
| High School | 16.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.09% |
| Male Employed | 3.01% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $124,159 | $211,487 |
| Households | $99,922 | $161,451 |
| Married Families | $124,952 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,714 | $70,207 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
57
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 5.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
40.53%
Born in Cornwall
89.43%
Native Born
10.57%
Foreign Born
3.8%
Non Citizen
6.77%
Naturalized
89.43% of Cornwall residents were born in the United States, with 40.53% having been born in Connecticut. 3.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,599 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 1,595 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 1,591 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2026 | 1,587 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2025 | 1,583 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2024 | 1,579 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 1,575 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 1,571 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1,571 | 6 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 1,565 | 204 | 14.99% |
| 2019 | 1,361 | -8 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 1,369 | -5 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 1,374 | -8 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 1,382 | -10 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 1,392 | -9 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 1,401 | -11 | -0.78% |
| 2013 | 1,412 | 11 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 1,401 | -11 | -0.78% |
| 2011 | 1,412 | -7 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 1,419 | 0 | 0% |