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Cornelius, OR

cornelius, or fair


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.

Population

Total Population

14,983

Population
Growth Rate

0.49%

Median Age

36

Diversity Index

83.200

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

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%

Income Projection

Median Household

$94,030 $109,068


Average Household

$116,750 $133,429


Per Capita

$34,429 $39,587

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

260

Total Employed

2,481

Workers 16+

6,828

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

42

Employed

724

2025 General Merchandise Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

344

2025 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

15

Employed

295

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

31

Employed

262

2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

30

Employed

260

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

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

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25