Cornelius is a town located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Cornelius has a 2025 population of 34,220. Cornelius is currently growing at a rate of 1.61% annually and its population has increased by 8.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,517 in 2020.
The average household income in Cornelius is $189,668 with a poverty rate of 4.41%.The median age in Cornelius is 44.8 years: 44.7 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cornelius includes 84.69% White, 4.59% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 27,110 | 84.69% |
Two or more races | 2,097 | 6.55% |
Black or African American | 1,470 | 4.59% |
Asian | 704 | 2.2% |
Other race | 393 | 1.23% |
Native American | 235 | 0.73% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cornelius' average per capita income is $72,922. Household income levels show a median of $114,688. The poverty rate stands at 4.41%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $175,520 | - |
Families | $156,219 | $230,191 |
Households | $114,688 | $189,668 |
Non Families | $57,835 | $105,051 |
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