Cornelius, OR

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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

14,714

Population
Growth Rate

0.66%

Median Age

36

Diversity Index

83.200

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Housing & Income

Households

4,309

Total Housing Units

4,372


Owner Occupied

3,362

Renter Occupied

947

Vacant

63

Median Home Value

$508,922


Average Home Value

$590,236

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.86%

Income Projection

Median Household

$82,042 $98,732


Average Household

$104,945 $125,497


Per Capita

$30,762 $37,170

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Workforce

Total Businesses

259

Total Employed

2,640

Workers 16+

6,630

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

42

Employed

736

2024 General Merchandise Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

344

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

13

Employed

295

2024 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

43

Employed

293

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

31

Employed

253

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

30

Employed

251

Some
High School

893

Graduated
High School

2,135

Associates
Degree

1,145

Bachelor's
Degree

1,237

Graduate
Degree

361

Average Commute Time

30 min.



Resident Commuters

5,861

Non-Resident Commuters

700

Drive Alone

4,560

Carpooled

1,002

Public

335

Work At Home

421

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27