Total Population
15,126
Population
Growth Rate
0.45%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
83.500
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Cornelius, OR
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
Housing & Income
Households
4,490
Total Housing Units
4,556
Owner Occupied
3,516
Renter Occupied
974
Vacant
66
Median Home Value
$530,619
Average Home Value
$605,824
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.31%
Income Projection
Median Household
$102,928 $118,943
Average Household
$124,554 $145,155
Per Capita
$37,459 $44,075
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
268
Total Employed
2,612
Workers 16+
7,413
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
43
Employed
724
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
34
Employed
402
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
33
Employed
400
2026 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
344
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
14
Employed
292
2026 Construction Businesses
Businesses
31
Employed
237
Some
High School
989
Graduated
High School
2,105
Associates
Degree
1,357
Bachelor's
Degree
1,526
Graduate
Degree
683
Average Commute Time
29 min.
Resident Commuters
6,629
Non-Resident Commuters
697
Drive Alone
4,998
Carpooled
926
Public
505
Work At Home
666
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09