Cornelius, OR Demographics

A map of Cornelius's Population by Race

Cornelius, Oregon has an estimated population of 14,255, a large increase from the 12,694 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.3% Hispanic, 42.3% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 1.2% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cornelius, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cornelius is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cornelius, that probability was 55.5% in 2020 and 55.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cornelius is ranked the 48th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cornelius was ranked the 50th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cornelius's White Population

6,035 residents of Cornelius, or 42.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cornelius is significantly lower than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Cornelius ranks 413th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cornelius's White population has grown by an estimated 27.2%. White residents' share of Cornelius's population has increased from 37.4% to 42.3%.

Cornelius is less White than neighboring Forest Grove (58.7% White), Dilley (100% White), North Plains (68.4% White), Banks (71% White), and Hillsboro (52% White).

Cornelius's Black Population

185 residents of Cornelius, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cornelius is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Cornelius ranks 60th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cornelius's Black population has grown by an estimated 55.5%. Black residents' share of Cornelius's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Cornelius is more Black than neighboring Dilley (0% Black), and Banks (0.9% Black). Cornelius is less Black than neighboring Forest Grove (2.2% Black), North Plains (6.2% Black), and Hillsboro (2.9% Black).

Cornelius's Asian Population

178 residents of Cornelius, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cornelius is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Cornelius ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cornelius's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.2%. Asian residents' share of Cornelius's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.2%.

Cornelius is more Asian than neighboring Dilley (0% Asian). Cornelius is less Asian than neighboring Forest Grove (3.7% Asian), North Plains (14.7% Asian), and Hillsboro (11.3% Asian).

Cornelius's Hispanic Population

7,319 residents of Cornelius, or 51.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cornelius is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Cornelius ranks 8th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cornelius's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Cornelius's population has decreased from 55.1% to 51.3%.

Cornelius is more Hispanic than neighboring Forest Grove (31.1% Hispanic), Dilley (0% Hispanic), North Plains (7.9% Hispanic), Banks (13% Hispanic), and Hillsboro (25.8% Hispanic).

Cornelius's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Cornelius, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cornelius is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Cornelius ranks 277th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cornelius's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cornelius's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.

Cornelius is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dilley (0% Native American/Other). Cornelius is less Native American/Other than neighboring Forest Grove (1% Native American/Other), North Plains (1.1% Native American/Other), Banks (5% Native American/Other), and Hillsboro (1.7% Native American/Other).

Cornelius's Multiracial Population

492 residents of Cornelius, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cornelius is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Cornelius ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cornelius's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Cornelius's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Cornelius is more Multiracial than neighboring Forest Grove (3.3% Multiracial), Dilley (0% Multiracial), and North Plains (1.7% Multiracial). Cornelius is less Multiracial than neighboring Banks (8.9% Multiracial), and Hillsboro (6.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.