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Cornelius, NC

Founded 1893Mecklenburg CountyElev. 245 m
Population
32,009
Median home
$512,400
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Cornelius

Cornelius is a city in North Carolina with about 32,009 residents. Cornelius was founded in 1893 and sits in Mecklenburg County. The median age is 44.8 and the median household income is $114,688. Homes carry a median value of $512,400, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (82.2%). Around 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
32,009
Median age
44.8
Median household income
$114,688
Per-capita income
$81,937
Poverty rate
4.4%
High-school grad or higher
96.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
59.6%
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg. commute
25 min
Work from home
26.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White82.2%
Hispanic or Latino6.1%
Black4.5%
Asian2.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts59.2%
Sales & office22%
Service9%
Production, transportation & material moving6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$512,400
Median gross rent
$1,571/mo
Owner-occupied
69.7%
Median year built
2002
Households
13,618
Avg. household size
2.35

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Cornelius has 5 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading34%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

William Amos Hough HighHighGrades 9–12
Bailey MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Cornelius ElementaryElementary
J.V. Washam ElementaryElementary
Lakeside Charter AcademyElementarycharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime63% below national
Cornelius144
North Carolina404
United States386
↑ 14% higher than 2020
2020–2023
property crime55% below national
Cornelius875
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 24% lower than 2020
2020–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Cornelius Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Cornelius.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Mecklenburg County
HailRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Cornelius is in Mecklenburg County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Cornelius was founded in 1893 and sits in Mecklenburg County. Elevation ~245 m.

Map of Cornelius
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Cornelius — frequently asked

What is the population of Cornelius, North Carolina?
Cornelius has a population of about 32,009, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Cornelius?
The median home value in Cornelius is $512,400, and the median gross rent is $1,571/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Cornelius safe? What is the crime rate?
Cornelius Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 144 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Cornelius face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mecklenburg County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hail, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Cornelius?
Cornelius has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Cornelius?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Cornelius. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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