Cornelius is a city in Oregon state in USA with a population of 12767 residents.. The poverty rate of Cornelius is 9.8%, which is 30% lower than national average. The typical household in Cornelius earns $72788 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 32.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Cornelius, only 75% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Cornelius remained 3.1%, which is 34% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Cornelius, only 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Cornelius is 111, which is 11% higher than national average. Median home value in Cornelius is $301600 , which is 31% higher than national average. While median income in Cornelius remained $72788, which is 8% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.