Cornelius, Oregon

Cornelius, Oregon
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
Nicknames: 
Oregon's Family Town
Interactive map of Cornelius, Oregon
Cornelius
Cornelius
Coordinates: 45°31′08″N 123°03′03″W / 45.518929°N 123.050953°W / 45.518929; -123.050953
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyWashington
IncorporatedApril 1893
Founded byThomas R. Cornelius
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • MayorJeffrey C. Dalin
 • Council PresidentAngeles Godinez Valencia
 • CouncilorsEdén López
Gregory Vaughn
Citlalli Nuñez-Barragán
Area
 • Total
2.341 sq mi (6.062 km2)
 • Land2.341 sq mi (6.062 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.000 km2)  0.0%
Elevation
180 ft (55 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
12,694
 • Estimate 
(2024)
15,369
 • Density5,424/sq mi (2,094/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Code
97113
Area codes503 and 971
FIPS code41-15550
GNIS feature ID2410230
Websitecorneliusor.gov

Cornelius is a city in Washington County, Oregon, United States. Located in the Portland metropolitan area. The population was 12,694 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 15,369 in 2024. The city lies along Tualatin Valley Highway between Forest Grove to the west and Hillsboro to the east. Cornelius was incorporated in April 1893 and is named for founder Thomas R. Cornelius.