Cornwall town, New York
Cornwall town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cornwall town is a geographic entity located in Orange County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 12,577. The land area covers 26.66 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 12,577 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs | ±2.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,986 | ±269 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,433 | ±316 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,986 | ±269 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 447 | ±163 |
| Median Home Value | $444,800 | ±$26,856 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,803 | ±$124 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $114,635 | ±$10,732 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,215 | ±$3,841 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | ±1.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 655 | ±214 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,379 | ±379 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.6% | ±0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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TOWN OF CORNWALL
GUS Population: 12,643 (2024)
ID: 109677
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
183 MAIN ST, CORNWALL NY 12518-1589
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GUS Population: 411,767 (2024)
ID: 170429
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
255 MAIN ST, GOSHEN NY 10924-1627
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NEWBURGH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BEACON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MONTGOMERY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CORTLANDT MANOR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | FISHKILL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | BUCHANAN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | GOSHEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | CROTON ON HUDSON, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli
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College | 3.2 mi away | 701 Blooming Grove Turnpike, New Windsor, NY, 12553-8006 |
8457844020
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CORNWALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 395 HUDSON STREET, CORNWALL, NY, 12518 |
(845) 534-8282
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United States Military Academy
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College | 5.8 mi away | 606 Thayer Rd, West Point, NY, 10996 |
8459384011
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MOFFAT LIBRARY OF WASHINGTONVILLE
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 6 WEST MAIN STREET, WASHINGTONVILLE, NY, 10992 |
(845) 496-5483
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Orange Ulster BOCES
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College Vocational | 6.7 mi away | 3 Washington Center, Newburgh, NY, 12550 |
845781671510800
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JULIA L. BUTTERFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 10 MORRIS AVENUE, COLD SPRING, NY, 10516 |
(845) 265-3040
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Derech Hachaim Seminary
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College | 7.3 mi away | 5 Israel Zupnik Drive, Monroe, NY, 10950-6300 |
8457835820
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WOODBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 16 COUNTY ROUTE 105, HIGHLAND MILLS, NY, 10930 |
(845) 928-6162
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Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
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College | 7.5 mi away | 48 Bakertown Rd Suite 501, Monroe, NY, 10950 |
8457839901106
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HIGHLAND FALLS LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 298 MAIN STREET, HIGHLAND FALLS, NY, 10928 |
(845) 446-3113
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WEST POINT, NY US, located 5.5 miles from Cornwall town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.8° | 20.7° | 28.2° | 3.82" | 11.1" |
| February | 38.9° | 22.4° | 30.6° | 2.95" | 7.1" |
| March | 47.4° | 29.5° | 38.5° | 4.04" | 9.6" |
| April | 60.4° | 40.5° | 50.4° | 4.00" | 0.4" |
| May | 71.5° | 50.6° | 61.1° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.9° | 59.8° | 69.8° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.2° | 65.4° | 75.3° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.3° | 63.9° | 73.6° | 4.96" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.0° | 56.7° | 66.4° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.4° | 45.6° | 54.5° | 5.29" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.4° | 35.5° | 43.5° | 4.23" | 0.5" |
| December | 40.7° | 27.1° | 33.9° | 4.59" | 7.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firthcliffe CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Salisbury Mills CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Cornwall-on-Hudson village | Village | 2.9 mi | — |
| Vails Gate CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Beaver Dam Lake CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| West Point CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3607118300. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.