The population of Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY is comprised of approximately 2.6k white residents. Of those, 170 are White (Hispanic), while 63 are Asian (Non-Hispanic). There are a total of 7 races represented in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY. The median age in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY is 41.7 years old, with a higher percentage of White residents.
The city is located on the River Hudson. The Hudson River runs through the city, with the town on the northern side. The population density is quite low, with only a few people living in the downtown core. The city has a high point called Deer Hill, which is a foothill of Storm King Mountain. The southeast boundary of the city leaves the river just north of Crow's Nest, and continues to run through Storm King State Park, including much of the Black Rock Forest and the United States Military Academy Reservation.
Cornwall has developed a reputation as a health retreat in the mid-19th century. People from city life traveled to the area to experience its therapeutic benefits. The town's location on the river was viewed as the perfect setting for good health, and many boarding houses and other conveniences of the day were located in the city. It also boasted a public library, several train stations, steamboats, and many amenities of the day.
The town's western part is mostly rural, with a few high-rises, including the historic A. J. Clark Store, which was built by Archer Clark in 1875. After a fire destroyed his earlier quarters in Cornwall in 1870, the store remained in the same location for more than a century. Later, it was a delicatessen, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. It dates back to Cornwall's summer resort days in the 19th century.