Cornell Population

2010–2026

1,442

2026 projection

0.8% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Cornell. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,442-10.07%
20251,443-110.76%
20241,454+100.69%
20231,444+100.70%
20221,434-130.90%
20211,447-60.41%
20201,453-60.41%
20191,459+110.76%
20181,448+10.07%
20171,447-80.55%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Cornell has a population change lower than Chippewa County, Wisconsin, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Chippewa County+1.9%
  • Wisconsin+1.3%
  • Cornell−0.8%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Cornell Demographics

39.9median age

Median age

Female38.4 yrs
Male46.1 yrs

Adults

1,040
289 seniors (65+) · 28% of adults751 other adults

Sex

Female 53.9% · 705Male 46.1% · 602

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 13 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Cornell Income

$55,192median household income

Median household income

$55,192

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$42,885

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13.4%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Cornell Marital Status

49% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married49%51%48%
Never married27%30%24%
Divorced18%15%20%
Widowed6%3%8%
Separated<1%1%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201