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Cornell, IL


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Cornell, Illinois

Cornell, Illinois, in Livingston county, is 37 miles N of Bloomington, Illinois (center to center) and 82 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. As of the year 2000 census, 511 people lived in Cornell.

The People and Families of Cornell

In Cornell, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cornell had a median family income of $51,429.

Cornell Housing

An estimated 77% of living spaces in Cornell are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Cornell, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Cornell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Cornell Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Cornell Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Cornell Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Cornell, IL

Comparing Cornell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population77
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity55
Senior Citizens44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work21
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
People Living Alone56
Housing Recently Built45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Property Taxes46
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