Cornelius
Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Cornelius is a town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, with 31,412 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 804 ft (245 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Davidson, 3.5 miles E.
- 31,412residents (2020 Census)
- 804 ftelevation · 245 m
- 12.7 sq miland area · 32.9 km²
- 2,474 / sq mipopulation density
- 28031ZIP code
About Cornelius
Cornelius is a suburban town located along Lake Norman in northern Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. It is a major suburb of Charlotte and part of its metropolitan area. The population was 31,412 at the 2020 census, up from 24,866 in 2010.
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Living in Cornelius
- Median household income
- $113,767
- Median home value
- $559,400
- Median rent
- $1,722/mo
- Median age
- 44
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Cornelius had 31,412 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 31,412 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,474 per sq mi (955 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cornelius at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 31,412 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.69 sq mi (32.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4716° N, 80.8827° W |
| ZIP code | 28031 |
| Official website | cornelius.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3714700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cornelius
- Davidson3.5 mi E
- Huntersville4.5 mi S
- Westport5.3 mi W
- Lake Norman of Iredell6.1 mi NW
- Lowesville7.6 mi SW
- Mooresville8.3 mi N
- Denver10.4 mi NW
- Lake Norman of Catawba10.6 mi NW
- Enochville12.5 mi E
- Mount Holly12.9 mi SW
- Kannapolis13.3 mi E
- Stanley14.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cornelius
What county is Cornelius in?
Cornelius is in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Cornelius, NC?
31,412 people lived in Cornelius at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cornelius, NC?
The ZIP code of Cornelius is 28031.
What is the elevation of Cornelius?
804 feet (245 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cornelius?
Davidson (3.5 mi), Huntersville (4.5 mi), Westport (5.3 mi), Lake Norman of Iredell (6.1 mi), Lowesville (7.6 mi).
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