Cornelius, North Carolina facts for kids
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Cornelius, North Carolina
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The Cornelius branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
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Location of Cornelius, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Mecklenburg | |
| Founded | 1893 | |
| Incorporated | 1905 | |
| Named for | Joe B. Cornelius | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 13.12 sq mi (33.98 km2) | |
| • Land | 12.66 sq mi (32.78 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2) | |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 31,412 | |
| • Density | 2,481.79/sq mi (958.23/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
28031
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| Area code(s) | 704 | |
| FIPS code | 37-14700 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406314 | |
Cornelius is a town in North Carolina, United States. It's located right next to Lake Norman in the northern part of Mecklenburg County. Cornelius is a big suburb of Charlotte, which means many people who live here work or go to school in Charlotte. In 2020, about 31,412 people lived in Cornelius.
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History of Cornelius
People have lived in the area around Cornelius since at least the 1750s. A place called Potts Plantation was started here in 1753. It's now a historic site.
The town of Cornelius was officially started in 1893. However, it wasn't made an official town until March 4, 1905. Many historians say the town began because of a disagreement over how cotton was weighed.
Cornelius has grown a lot since the year 2000. In 1990, fewer than 2,600 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to over 31,000! This shows how popular the town has become.
Geography of Cornelius
Cornelius is found along Lake Norman in northern Mecklenburg County. The town is about 20 miles (32 km) north of Charlotte. It sits at an elevation of 742 feet (226 meters) above sea level.
The town covers about 12.1 square miles (31.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water from the lake. Cornelius is one of three towns in Mecklenburg County located north of Charlotte. The other two towns are Davidson and Huntersville. All three towns serve as suburbs for Charlotte.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 833 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,141 | 37.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,230 | 7.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,195 | −2.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,548 | 29.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,444 | −6.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,296 | −10.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,460 | 12.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,581 | 76.8% | |
| 2000 | 11,969 | 363.7% | |
| 2010 | 24,866 | 107.8% | |
| 2020 | 31,412 | 26.3% | |
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Who Lives in Cornelius?
The 2020 United States census counted 31,412 people living in Cornelius. There were 12,307 households and 7,853 families.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Cornelius in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 25,017 | 79.64% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 1,957 | 6.23% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 757 | 2.41% |
| Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,327 | 4.22% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,307 | 7.34% |
Schools and Libraries
Public Schools
Students in Cornelius attend schools that are part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools system.
- Elementary Schools: Cornelius Elementary and JV Washam Elementary.
- Middle School: Bailey Middle School.
- High School: William A. Hough High School. This high school opened in 2010 and serves over 2,000 students.
Private Schools
Cornelius also has several private schools:
- Grace Covenant Academy
- New Beginnings Christian Academy
- Phoenix Montessori Academy
Libraries
The town of Cornelius has its own branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. This library is located on Catawba Avenue, close to I-77.
Famous People
Many well-known people have connections to Cornelius:
- Erika Brown – An Olympic swimmer.
- Vicky Bruce – A professional women's soccer player.
- Kevin Conway – A professional stock car racing driver.
- Amber Cope – A NASCAR driver.
- Jerry K. Crump – A soldier who received the Medal of Honor during the Korean War.
- Blaine Donahue – A professional stock car racing driver.
- Christian Elder – A NASCAR driver.
- Mark Fields – An NFL cornerback.
- Erik Jones – A NASCAR driver.
- Michael Jordan – A Hall of Fame NBA basketball player.
- Steve Letarte – A sportscaster and former NASCAR crew chief.
- Joey Logano – A NASCAR driver.
- Leilani Munter – A former professional race car driver and environmental activist.
- Ricky Rudd – A NASCAR driver.
- Daniel Steedman – A soccer player.
- Jeff Tarte – A politician.
- Thom Tillis – A politician and businessman.
- Brian Voss – A Hall of Fame bowler in the PBA.
- Scot Walters – A NASCAR driver.
- Hoyt Wilhelm – An MLB pitcher and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Cornelius (Carolina del Norte) para niños
