Cornelius, NC
Living in Cornelius
Bikeability26
Walkability26
Commute35
Public Transit18
Affordability43
Public Safety78
Airports78
Hospitals56
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
29kPopulation+6.3k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
54%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black9%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate14%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree36%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$91kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more16%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$322kMedian Home Value+$49k (2010–19)
50%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$247 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200935%
Built 1990 to 199933%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cornelius
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Mecklenburg County26
Property Crime in Cornelius
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Mecklenburg County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cornelius
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding54
Tornado18
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cornelius, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cornelius, NC
Grace Covenant Academy
2 miles, S
Davidson Green School
2 miles, NE
Lake Norman Christian School
2 miles, NE
Davidson Day School
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Cornelius, NC
Davidson College
3 miles, NE
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
14 miles, SE
Johnson C Smith University
16 miles, S
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
17 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cornelius, NC
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
5 miles, N
Atrium Health University City
14 miles, SE
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast
16 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Cornelius, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
18 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
68 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
86 miles, SW
Asheville Regional Airport
94 miles, W