Demographics in Cornelius, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Cornelius?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

32,009

Male

15,061

47.1%

Female

16,948

52.9%

Median Age

44.8

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

84.7%

Black

4.6%

Hispanic

6.1%

Asian

2.2%

Two or More

6.5%

Other

1.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

42.9%

High School or Higher

51.0%

Foreign Born

8.5%

Veterans

4.8%

Married

49.9%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Cornelius, NC has a population of 32,009 with a median age of 44.8. The racial makeup is 84.7% White, 6.1% Hispanic, 4.6% Black, 2.2% Asian. About 42.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 8.5%.