Village · New York
Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York
Cornwall-on-Hudson, village, in Orange County, New York. Cornwall-on-Hudson had 2,990 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,075 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,037 (±19). GEOID 3618333.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,990
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,075 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,037 ±19
Median household income
$140,208
±$37,257 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$471,200
±$28,959 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,471
±$265 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Cornwall-on-Hudson and what county is it in?
Cornwall-on-Hudson is a village in Orange County, New York. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 1,548 residents per square mile in 2020.
Cornwall-on-Hudson is in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Cornwall-on-Hudson lies entirely within the Town of Cornwall, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Cornwall-on-Hudson, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,990 people lived in Cornwall-on-Hudson on July 1, 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 3,075 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,037 (±19).
| Measure | Cornwall-on-Hudson | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,037 ±19 | 406,616 | +122 |
| Households | 1,223 ±115 | 138,608 | +193 |
| Average household size | 2.42 ±0.23 | 2.84 | −0.34 |
| Housing units | 1,348 ±122 | 149,699 | +281 |
Cornwall-on-Hudson's population since 2000
From 3,058 in 2000 to 2,990 in 2025: down 2.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cornwall-on-Hudson as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cornwall-on-Hudson?
The median resident of Cornwall-on-Hudson is 46.6 years old; 17.9% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.9%. 4.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cornwall-on-Hudson | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.6 ±5.1 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.9% ±4.4 pts | 25.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5% ±4.3 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Male | 47.2% ±4.2 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.9% ±9.0 pts | 23.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.3% ±10.1 pts | 57.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±3.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.4% ±2.5 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.3% ±6.0 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.7% ±4.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7% ±5.1 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.5% ±1.8 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.7% ±7.8 pts | 32.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 31.1% ±5.9 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.6% ±4.7 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cornwall-on-Hudson earn?
Half of Cornwall-on-Hudson's 1,223 households earn less than $140,208 a year (±$37,257), against $97,178 in Orange County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $123,685 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Cornwall-on-Hudson | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $140,208 ±$37,257 | $97,178 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $167,440 ±$19,983 | $124,053 | – |
| Per capita income | $68,121 ±$8,320 | $43,052 | +$15,826 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.6% ±2.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±7.7 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.5% ±4.9 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±2.2 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.6% ±3.3 pts | 89.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cornwall-on-Hudson?
Owners occupy 71.2% of Cornwall-on-Hudson's occupied homes and renters 28.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $471,200 by its owner (±$28,959). The median renter pays $1,471 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Cornwall-on-Hudson | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $471,200 ±$28,959 | $387,900 | +$81,193 |
| Median gross rent | $1,471 ±$265 | $1,680 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.1% ±17.5 pts | 48.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,539 ±$293 | $2,664 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.2% ±8.3 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.8% ±8.3 pts | 32.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,348 ±122 | 149,699 | +281 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±11.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.9% ±7.2 pts | 61.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.5% ±3.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 46.2% ±10.1 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% ±1.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Cornwall-on-Hudson building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Cornwall-on-Hudson in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cornwall-on-Hudson work and get to work?
76.7% of Cornwall-on-Hudson's workers drive alone and 17.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.7 minutes.
| Measure | Cornwall-on-Hudson | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.9% ±5.5 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±7.0 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.7% ±6.4 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.8% ±2.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.2% ±2.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.1% ±5.4 pts | 12.8% | +10.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.7 min ±7.0 | 34.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Cornwall-on-Hudson?
1 census tract lies mostly in Cornwall-on-Hudson, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Cornwall-on-Hudson) · Census block assignment files
How does Cornwall-on-Hudson compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cornwall-on-Hudson is the 6,351st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 236th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Cornwall-on-Hudson ranks 219th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 236th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 931st | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 545th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 219th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 201st | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 370th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 471st | 1,515 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 274th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 494th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,154th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 340th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 473rd | 1,652 |
Cornwall-on-Hudson's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Cornwall-on-Hudson with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Cornwall-on-Hudson?
22 of the 57 figures for Cornwall-on-Hudson on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Cornwall-on-Hudson are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Cornwall-on-Hudson.