State of Oregon, County of Washington
 25.2 miles west of Portland, Oregon
 61.5 miles north of Salem, Oregon
193.3 miles southwest of Seattle, Washington
Population
|
|
City |
|
County |
|
| 1960 |
|
1,146 |
|
92,237 |
| 1970 |
|
1,903 |
|
157,920 |
| 1980 |
|
6,148 |
|
245,808 |
| 1990 |
|
6,350 |
|
311,554 |
| 1991 |
|
TBD |
|
NA |
| 1994 |
|
6,550 |
|
NA |
| 1995 |
|
7,222 |
|
NA |
| 1996 |
|
7,475 |
|
376,500 |
|
The Cornelius Partnership includes: Cornelius Chamber of Commerce, Cornelius Booster Club, Cornelius Civic Club, Centro Cultural and the City of Cornelius all working together to improve community life.
| Churches |
|
9 |
| Colf Courses |
|
6 |
| City Parks |
|
6 |
| City Library |
|
1 |
| Climate |
| Elevation |
|
185' |
| Avg. Summer Temperature |
|
76.5 F |
| Avg. Winter Temperature |
|
40.7 F |
| Annual Rainfall |
|
39" |
|
|
Cornelius has a council/Manager form of government, established by charter with a five-member council, including the Mayor, elected at large.
There are seven citizen boards and commissions that serve as advisory bodies. Cornelius is a full-service city providing fire, police, library, water, sewer, streets, planning, municipal court, and administrtive services.
City Tax Rate 1996-97
per $1,000 assessed valuation $4.76
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| Total Area |
|
1,300 Acres |
| Vacant Industrial |
|
80 Acres |
| Developed Industrial |
|
180 Acres |
| Vacant Commercial |
|
61 Acres |
| Developed Commercial |
|
104 Acres |
| Workforce By Industry |
| Manufacturing |
|
20% |
| Trade (retail/wholesale) |
|
232% |
| Agriculture |
|
2% |
| Services |
|
55% |
|
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