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Cornelius

North Carolinatown

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Total population

32,783

Median home value

$559,400

62.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$113,767

Cornelius$114k
National$74k
Weather65°F · Clear
Coordinates35.47°, -80.88°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Found in North Carolina, United States, Cornelius is classified as a town in public datasets. Cornelius maps to 35.473°, -80.881° — squarely within the warm temperate belt. Recent open-data figures place its population at about 32,783. Meteorological summaries report average highs near 71.1°F and lows near 53.9°F, together with about 44.5 in of annual precipitation (a moderate total). Based on its warm temperate position, residents likely encounter warm summers and cool winters. At 999 people per km², the town shows a moderate population density. It covers about 32.8 km² of land area. Continue scrolling for population, climate, environmental and points-of-interest data drawn from public sources.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age
44
Median home value
$559,400
Housing units
14,956
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
2.4%

Race & ethnicity

White
83.2%
Black
3.5%
Asian
3.2%
Hispanic
5.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
35.4732
Longitude
-80.8813
Water area
0.46 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Avg high
71.1°F
Avg low
53.9°F
Annual precipitation
44.5 in

10-year averages from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo).

Current forecast

Overnight
65°F
Clear
Thursday
92°F
Sunny
Thursday Night
71°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
93°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Friday Night
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Forecast for Cornelius, NC from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
26.1%
Diabetes
7.1%
Adult obesity
25.1%
Binge drinking
18%
Adult smoking
8.6%
No leisure activity
15.3%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

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Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
29
Elementary
16
Middle
4
High
5
Other
4

Largest nearby schools

  • William Amos Hough High
    High · Cornelius · 2,518 students · 21.7:1 ratio
  • Lake Norman Charter
    Other · Huntersville · 2,215 students · 18.2:1 ratio
  • North Mecklenburg High School
    High · Huntersville · 2,186 students · 20.8:1 ratio
  • Mallard Creek High School
    High · Charlotte · 2,185 students · 20.6:1 ratio
  • Hopewell High School
    High · Huntersville · 1,755 students · 17.7:1 ratio
  • Community School of Davidson
    Other · Davidson · 1,501 students · 17.1:1 ratio
  • Bailey Middle
    Middle · Cornelius · 1,326 students · 17.9:1 ratio
  • Corvian Community School
    Other · Charlotte · 1,294 students · 19.6:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

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Sources

  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • CDC PLACES