




Cornelius, Oregon
Cornelius, OR Profile
Cornelius, OR, population 9,652 , is located
in Oregon's Washington county,
about 18.6 miles from Portland and 21.0 miles from Vancouver.
In the 90's the population of Cornelius has grown by about 57%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Cornelius has been growing at an annual rate of 1.6 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Cornelius area were lower than Oregon's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Oregon average.
Cornelius Statistics
Cornelius Gender Information
Males in Cornelius: 5,013 (52%)
Females in Cornelius: 4,639 (48%)
As % of Population in Cornelius
Race Diversity in Cornelius
White: 69%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 28%
As % of Population in Cornelius
Age Diversity in Cornelius
Median Age in Cornelius: 28.6 (Males in Cornelius: 28.1, Females in Cornelius: 29.2)
Cornelius Males Under 20: 19%
Cornelius Females Under 20: 17%
Cornelius Males 20 to 40: 19%
Cornelius Females 20 to 40: 16%
Cornelius Males 40 to 60: 11%
Cornelius Females 40 to 60: 10%
Cornelius Males Over 60: 4%
Cornelius Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in Cornelius
Cornelius Household Average Size: 3.31 people
Cornelius Median Household Income: $ 45,959
Cornelius Median Value of Homes: $ 134,800
Law Enforcement in Cornelius
Reported crimes in the Cornelius area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 22
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 299
Burglary: 69
Larceny-theft: 224
Motor vehicle theft: 39
Arson: 7
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,304
Cornelius Location Information
Elevation: 179 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Cornelius
Forest Grove 2.5 Miles
Hillsboro 3.4 Miles
North Plains 6.2 Miles
Gaston 7.0 Miles
Banks 7.3 Miles
Rockcreek 9.1 Miles
Aloha 9.5 Miles
Oak Hills 10.7 Miles
Cedar Mill 12.1 Miles
Beaverton 12.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Cornelius
(Population 100,000+)
Portland 18.6 Miles
Vancouver 21.0 Miles
Salem 39.9 Miles
Eugene 101.5 Miles
Tacoma 123.4 Miles
Seattle 148.4 Miles
Bellevue 150.3 Miles
Spokane 305.8 Miles
Boise 362.5 Miles
Reno 446.0 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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