City safety & data profile

CorneliusOR

Cornelius, OR is a 12K-resident city in Washington County with a median household income of $96,273.

Washington County, Oregon. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Cornelius, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Cornelius has a population larger than 14% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $452,900.

Data updated 2026-07-22

12K
Population
Top 86%
By size
$96,273
Median income
$452,900
Median home
9.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Cornelius

Cornelius posts a median household income higher than 66% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 34%
by median income, US cities

Where Cornelius income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$96,273 Top 34% higher than 66% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OR $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Cornelius, OR beyond the headline numbers

Cornelius sits inside Washington County, Oregon, at roughly 45.52°N, -123.06°W. Population 12,317, $96,273 median household income. Median home value $452,900, median rent $1,573. Poverty rate 9.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Cornelius's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 38.3%, then short sleep duration at 34%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Cornelius from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,317
Cornelius
Median Income
$96,273
+42% vs avg
Median Home Value
$452,900
+99% vs avg
Median Age
35.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Washington County) - Cornelius's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
604K+12%
Median Income
$107,772+68%
Median Home Value
$588,000+108%
Poverty Rate
8.1%-29%
Unemployment
4.5%-53%

Economics

Economics indicators for Cornelius, OR
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,573/mo
Poverty Rate
9.1% -36% vs avg
Unemployment 5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.9%
Work From Home 9%
Public Transit 6.8%

Population

White 50.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
38.3%
Short Sleep Duration
34%
High Blood Pressure
30.1%
Physical Inactivity
25.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
17.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.9%
Binge Drinking
14.8%
Current Smoking
13%
Diabetes
11.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 54.3%
Annual Checkup 66.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.3%
Stroke
2.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Cornelius, OR? ▼
Cornelius, OR has a population of 12,317 people, located in Washington County, Oregon.
What is the median household income in Cornelius? ▼
The median household income in Cornelius, OR is $96,273 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.1%.
What is the median home value in Cornelius? ▼
The median home value in Cornelius, OR is $452,900. Median rent is $1,573/month.
What are the top health concerns in Cornelius? ▼
The top health indicators in Cornelius include Obesity (38.3%), Short Sleep Duration (34%), High Blood Pressure (30.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Cornelius? ▼
The median age in Cornelius, OR is 35.1 years. 18.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Cornelius, OR is located in Washington County, Oregon. With a population of 12K and a $96,273 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Cornelius area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

EPA Outdoor Air Quality Data

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AirNow - Oregon

Real-time AQI for every monitored Oregon location

National Weather Service

NOAA active watches, warnings, advisories

CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

EPA NAAQS standards

National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

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Using Cornelius's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Cornelius area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Cornelius against Oregon peers on any ranking lens. Explore Oregon

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Washington County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.