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Cornelia

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.15
State:
Georgia

Cornelia is a city located in Habersham County, Georgia. Cornelia has a 2025 population of 5,824. Cornelia is currently growing at a rate of 4.64% annually and its population has increased by 28.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,536 in 2020.

The average household income in Cornelia is $74,886 with a poverty rate of 31.29%.The median age in Cornelia is 31.2 years: 30.6 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.

5.8K
Total Population
1,403
Density (mi²)
258 4.64%
Growth

Cornelia Population

Cornelia Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Cornelia includes 56.01% White, 14.27% other race, 7.52% Black or African American, 4.72% Asian, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,69656.01%
Two or more races84117.47%
Other race68714.27%
Black or African American3627.52%
Asian2274.72%

Cornelia Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Cornelia's average per capita income is $36,390. Household income levels show a median of $40,192. The poverty rate stands at 31.29%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$76,097-
Families$54,952$93,816
Households$40,192$74,886
Non Families$24,583$40,319

$36,390

Average Income

$40,192

Median Household Income

31.29%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)