Cornelius is a city located in Washington County Oregon. Cornelius has a 2024 population of 15,710. Cornelius is currently growing at a rate of 4.87% annually and its population has increased by 22.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,792 in 2020.
The average household income in Cornelius is $106,679 with a poverty rate of 9.46%. The median age in Cornelius is 37.4 years: 36 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cornelius was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,440 | 63.72% |
| Other race | 3,195 | 24.12% |
| Two or more races | 949 | 7.16% |
| Native American | 302 | 2.28% |
| Asian | 221 | 1.67% |
| Black or African American | 138 | 1.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,382 | 2.99 | 74 | 26 |
| Married | 2,318 | 3.49 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Non Family | 1,082 | 1.36 | 85 | 15 |
| Female | 726 | 3.39 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Male | 256 | 4.23 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
74.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 825 | 9.5% |
| Associates Degree | 993 | 11.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,027 | 11.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 255 | 2.94% |
| High School Graduate | 2,405 | 27.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,299 | 14.96% |
| Some College | 1,879 | 21.64% |
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 | 4,761 | 4,336 | 1,062 |
| Hispanic | 3,457 | 1,836 | 133 |
| Other Race | 1,574 | 926 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 506 | 432 | 31 |
| Native American | 213 | 155 | 21 |
| Asian | 132 | 117 | 65 |
| Black | 56 | 25 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.07%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $98,750 | $87,039 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,741 | $100,500 | $83,824 |
| High School Graduate | $40,280 | $46,667 | $34,674 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,830 | $33,371 | $27,346 |
| Overall | $41,495 | $46,354 | $34,671 |
| Some College | $46,797 | $58,750 | $34,560 |
$41,495
Average Earnings
$46,354
Average Male
$34,671
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.86% of Cornelius residents speak only English, while 44.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,376 | 704 | 11.04% |
| White | 5,997 | 527 | 8.79% |
| Other | 3,195 | 183 | 5.73% |
| Multiple | 942 | 52 | 5.52% |
| Native | 302 | 21 | 6.95% |
9.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.15%
Male Poverty Rate
12.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cornelius is Hispanic, with 11.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cornelius is Multiple, with 5.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.84% |
| High School | 11.27% |
| Some College | 7.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.8% |
| Male Employed | 4.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,530 | $104,834 |
| Households | $83,051 | $106,679 |
| Married Families | $93,697 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,250 | $95,837 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
860
Number of Veterans
749
Male Veterans
111
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 288 |
| First Gulf War | 203 |
| Vietnam | 160 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 353 |
| 55 to 64 | 192 |
| 65 to 74 | 164 |
| 18 to 34 | 92 |
| 75+ | 59 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 749 | 10.68% |
| Hispanic | 147 | 3.4% |
| Native American | 41 | 14.75% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 6.68% |
| Other Race | 17 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 15 | 8.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
42.42%
Born in Cornelius
72.91%
Native Born
27.09%
Foreign Born
18.44%
Non Citizen
8.65%
Naturalized
72.91% of Cornelius residents were born in the United States, with 42.42% having been born in Oregon. 18.44% 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 | 19,359 | 730 | 3.92% |
| 2028 | 18,629 | 730 | 4.08% |
| 2027 | 17,899 | 729 | 4.25% |
| 2026 | 17,170 | 730 | 4.44% |
| 2025 | 16,440 | 730 | 4.65% |
| 2024 | 15,710 | 729 | 4.87% |
| 2023 | 14,981 | 554 | 3.84% |
| 2022 | 14,427 | 957 | 7.1% |
| 2021 | 13,470 | 678 | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 12,792 | -10 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 12,802 | 112 | 0.88% |
| 2018 | 12,690 | 119 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 12,571 | -22 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 12,593 | 93 | 0.74% |
| 2015 | 12,500 | 63 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 12,437 | 203 | 1.66% |
| 2013 | 12,234 | 40 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 12,194 | 94 | 0.78% |
| 2011 | 12,100 | 167 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 11,933 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,652 | 3,504 | 56.99% |
| 1990 | 6,148 | 1,686 | 37.79% |
| 1980 | 4,462 | 2,559 | 134.47% |
| 1970 | 1,903 | 757 | 66.06% |
| 1960 | 1,146 | 148 | 14.83% |
| 1950 | 998 | 361 | 56.67% |
| 1940 | 637 | 150 | 30.8% |
| 1930 | 487 | -7 | -1.42% |
| 1920 | 494 | 35 | 7.63% |
| 1910 | 459 | 213 | 86.59% |
| 1900 | 246 | 140 | 132.08% |
| 1880 | 106 | -19,253 | -99.45% |