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Cornelius, North Carolina

Introduction to Cornelius, North Carolina

Cornelius, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg county, is 16 miles W of Concord, North Carolina (center to center) and 18 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina.The town is conveniently located inside the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan area. There are an estimated 11,969 people in Cornelius.

Cornelius History

The present day Town of Cornelius was founded in 1893. Originally, it was a small mill and farming community. The town was incorporated on March 4, 1905. At that time, it was named Liverpool. Later on, the town was renamed to Cornelius after Joseph Benjamin Cornelius, the principal shareholder of the first cotton mill of the area.

Cornelius and nearby Attractions

  • Lake Norman State Park
  • Historic Rural Hill Farm
  • Ramsey Creek Park
  • Levine Museum of the New South
  • Historic Rosedale Plantation
  • Schiele Museum

Things To Do In Cornelius

Cornelius has numerous parks and open spaces. These include the Walter Henderson Park, Smithville Park, Jetton Road Neighborhood Park, Glen Oak Green Park, Legion Park, and Bailey Road Park. You can also visit the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County-Cornelius Branch. In addition, the town has various houses of worship including the Mount Zion Church, Bethel Church, and Torrence Chapel.

Cornelius Transportation

International flights can be availed from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

Cornelius Higher Education

University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College are the nearest university and college.

High Points

Cornelius strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyCornelius Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyCornelius Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyCornelius People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyCornelius College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyCornelius Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 6%Cornelius Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 8%Cornelius Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Cornelius, NC

Comparing Cornelius to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity64
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work57
Public Transportation Use26
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime58

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