Cornelius, NC

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.

The People and Families of Cornelius

In Cornelius, about 63% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Cornelius than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cornelius had a median family income of $89,945. Cornelius has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Cornelius living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Cornelius. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($44,600) in Cornelius. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Cornelius Housing

Approximately 76% of housing in Cornelius is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Cornelius contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Cornelius, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Cornelius, NC

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Cornelius Almanac

Cornelius Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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Cornelius Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cornelius residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Cornelius

Cornelius Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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