Cornelius Population

1880–2026

16,137

2026 projection

25.9% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Cornelius. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202616,137+6173.98%
202515,520+2281.49%
202415,292+2201.46%
202315,072+6384.42%
202214,434+9286.87%
202113,506+6855.34%
202012,821+190.15%
201912,802+1120.88%
201812,690+1190.95%
201712,571-220.17%

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Cornelius Demographics

35.1median age

Median age

Female34.9 yrs
Male35.3 yrs

Adults

10,969
1,780 seniors · 16%9,189 other adults

Sex

Female 52% · 7,415Male 48% · 6,840

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 143 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Cornelius Income

$96,273median household income

Median household income

$96,273

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,621

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

9.1%

About 1 in 11 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Cornelius Marital Status

45% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married45%46%44%
Never married39%43%36%
Divorced11%10%13%
Widowed4%2%5%
Separated<1%0%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201