Cornelius, Oregon

Cornelius, Oregon
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
Nickname: 
Oregon's Family Town
Location in Oregon
Cornelius, Oregon
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 45°31′08″N 123°03′03″W / 45.51889°N 123.05083°W / 45.51889; -123.05083
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyWashington
Incorporated1893
Government
  TypeCouncil–manager
  MayorJeffrey C. Dalin
Area
  Total
2.34 sq mi (6.06 km2)
  Land2.34 sq mi (6.06 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
180 ft (50 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
12,694
  Density5,427.11/sq mi (2,095.42/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97113
Area code(s)503, 971
FIPS code41-15550
GNIS feature ID2410230
Websiteci.cornelius.or.us

Cornelius is a city in Washington County, Oregon, United States. Located in the Portland metropolitan area, the city's population was 11,869 at the 2010 census. The city lies along Tualatin Valley Highway between Forest Grove to the west and Hillsboro to the east. Cornelius was incorporated in 1893 and is named for founder Thomas R. Cornelius.