Cornelia
City in Habersham County, Georgia
Cornelia is a city in Habersham County, Georgia, with 4,503 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,499 ft (457 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Airy, 1.9 miles E.
- 4,503residents (2020 Census)
- 1,499 ftelevation · 457 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.7 km²
- 1,085 / sq mipopulation density
- 30531ZIP code
About Cornelia
Cornelia is a city in Habersham County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cornelia had a population of 4,503. It is home to one of the world's largest apple sculptures, which is displayed on top of an obelisk-shaped monument. Cornelia was the retirement home of baseball legend Ty Cobb who was born nearby, and was a base of operation for production of the 1956 Disney film The Great Locomotive Chase that was filmed along the Tallulah Falls Railway that ran from Cornelia northward along the rim of Tallulah Gorge to Franklin, North Carolina.
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Living in Cornelia
- Median household income
- $39,775
- Median home value
- $231,900
- Median rent
- $942/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Cornelia had 4,503 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,503 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,085 per sq mi (419 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cornelia at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Habersham County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,503 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.15 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5171° N, 83.5301° W |
| ZIP code | 30531 |
| Official website | corneliageorgia.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1319728 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cornelia
- Mount Airy1.9 mi E
- Baldwin2.8 mi SW
- Demorest3.4 mi N
- Alto4.3 mi SW
- Raoul5.8 mi SW
- Clarkesville6.5 mi N
- Lula11.1 mi SW
- Toccoa12.4 mi E
- Homer12.5 mi S
- Clermont13.9 mi W
- Cleveland14.2 mi W
- Sautee-Nacoochee14.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cornelia
What county is Cornelia in?
Cornelia is in Habersham County, Georgia.
What is the population of Cornelia, GA?
4,503 people lived in Cornelia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cornelia, GA?
The ZIP code of Cornelia is 30531.
What is the elevation of Cornelia?
1,499 feet (457 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cornelia?
Mount Airy (1.9 mi), Baldwin (2.8 mi), Demorest (3.4 mi), Alto (4.3 mi), Raoul (5.8 mi).
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