Total Population
14,983
Population
Growth Rate
0.49%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
83.200
Cornelius is situated between Forest Grove and Hillsboro and is accessed by Highway 8 and a farm route from Highway 26. Named an All-America City in 2019, Cornelius has a growing business community and a reputation for being business-supportive with one of the fastest development processes in Oregon. The city has a new Urban Renewal District and Downtown Plan, and its industrial district includes an Enterprise Zone and Oregon Shovel Ready Certification. Cornelius actively participates in four economic development organizations. The city also has a strong retail district (including Fred Meyer and Walmart) and offers multiple styles of neighborhoods with a range of housing options. Learn more here.
Total Population
14,983
Population
Growth Rate
0.49%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
83.200
Households
4,406
Total Housing Units
4,467
Owner Occupied
3,477
Renter Occupied
929
Vacant
61
Median Home Value
$515,625
Average Home Value
$595,738
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.83%
Median Household
$94,030 $109,068
Average Household
$116,750 $133,429
Per Capita
$34,429 $39,587
Total Businesses
260
Total Employed
2,481
Workers 16+
6,828
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
42
Employed
724
2025 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
344
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
15
Employed
295
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
31
Employed
262
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
30
Employed
260
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
7
Employed
225
Some
High School
886
Graduated
High School
2,012
Associates
Degree
1,315
Bachelor's
Degree
1,478
Graduate
Degree
409
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
6,156
Non-Resident Commuters
558
Drive Alone
4,766
Carpooled
833
Public
373
Work At Home
626