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Cornelius, North Carolina

Coordinates: 35°28′21″N 80°52′53″W / 35.47250°N 80.88139°W / 35.47250; -80.88139
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Cornelius, North Carolina
Town
The Cornelius branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
The Cornelius branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
Official seal of Cornelius, North Carolina
Seal
Location of Cornelius, North Carolina
Location of Cornelius, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°28′21″N 80°52′53″W / 35.47250°N 80.88139°W / 35.47250; -80.88139
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMecklenburg
Founded1893
Incorporated1905
Named forJoe B. Cornelius[1]
Government
 • MayorWoodrow Washam[citation needed]
 • Chief of PoliceKevin Black[citation needed]
Area
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 • Total13.12 sq mi (33.98 km2)
 • Land12.66 sq mi (32.78 km2)
 • Water0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2)
Elevation
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742 ft (226 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total31,412
 • Density2,481.79/sq mi (958.23/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28031
Area code704
FIPS code37-14700[4]
GNIS feature ID2406314[3]
Websitewww.cornelius.org

Cornelius is a suburban town located along Lake Norman in northern Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. It is a major suburb in the Charlotte metropolitan area. The population was 24,866 at the 2010 census.

History

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Potts Plantation in Cornelius was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[5] The Town of Cornelius, the second youngest of Mecklenburg County's six incorporated towns, was founded in 1893, but not incorporated until March 4, 1905. The town's origin has been traced by many historians to a dispute over cotton weighing.[6]

Geography

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Cornelius is located along Lake Norman in northern Mecklenburg County. The town is approximately located 20 miles (30 km) north of Charlotte.[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 12.1 square miles (31 km2), of which 11.8 square miles (31 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (3.20%) is water. Cornelius is one of three towns in Mecklenburg County located north of Charlotte. Along with its sister towns – Davidson and Huntersville – Cornelius serves as a suburb to Charlotte.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910833—
19201,14137.0%
19301,2307.8%
19401,195−2.8%
19501,54829.5%
19601,444−6.7%
19701,296−10.2%
19801,46012.7%
19902,58176.8%
200011,969363.7%
201024,866107.8%
202031,41226.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2020 census

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Cornelius racial composition[9]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 25,017 79.64%
Black or African American (non-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%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 31,412 people, 12,307 households, and 7,853 families residing in the town.

2000 census

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At the 2000 census,[4] there were 11,969 people, 5,113 households, and 3,374 families living in the town. The population density was 1,415.5 people per square mile (546.5 people/km2). There were 5,716 housing units at an average density of 676.0 per square mile (261.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 91.65% White, 5.62% African American, 0.21% Native American, 1.24% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.79% of the population.

Of the 5,113 households 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 27.0% of households were one person and 5.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.87.

The age distribution was 22.4% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 36.7% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.

According to Claritas Market Statistics,[10] the median household income in 2010 was $83,789.

Schools and libraries

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School system

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The citizens of Cornelius, NC, attend the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.[11] Elementary schools include Cornelius Elementary[12] and JV Washam Elementary.[13] Middle schools include Bailey Middle School.[14] William A. Hough High School is the zoned high school.[15] Hough opened in August 2010 and currently[when?] serves over 2,000 students.

Private schools

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  • Grace Covenant Academy
  • New Beginnings Christian Academy
  • Phoenix Montessori Academy

Libraries

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Cornelius is served by a branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.[16] The library is located in the heart of Cornelius, on Catawba Avenue just east of exit 28 on I-77. 35°28′59.84″N 80°51′50.68″W / 35.4832889°N 80.8640778°W / 35.4832889; -80.8640778

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "North Carolina Gazetteer". Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cornelius, North Carolina
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  6. ^ "History of The Town | Cornelius, NC - Official Website". www.cornelius.org. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  7. ^ "Quick Facts | Cornelius, NC - Official Website". www.cornelius.org. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  10. ^ "Demographics". Town Of Cornelius. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  11. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Mecklenburg County, NC" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  12. ^ "Cornelius Elementary School" (PDF). Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  13. ^ "John V. Washam Elementary School" (PDF). Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  14. ^ "Bailey Middle School" (PDF). Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  15. ^ "William Amos Hough High School" (PDF). Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  16. ^ "Corneliis branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County". Archived from the original on October 6, 2008. Retrieved October 25, 2008.
  17. ^ Erika Brown. swimcloud.com. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  18. ^ Vicky Bruce - Women's Soccer - Davidson College Athletics. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  19. ^ Kevin Conway. Motor Sport Magazine Database.
  20. ^ Soble, Stacey. (October 4, 2011). With Millennium's Help, Twin Stylists Pursue their NASCAR Dream. Salon Today. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
  21. ^ Cpl. Jerry K. Crump Bronze Portrait Statue - Cornelius Veterans Memorial. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  22. ^ (August 18, 2007). Christian Stuart Elder Obituary. Star Tribune. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
  23. ^ Mark Fields, William Amos Hough, Cornerback. 247sports.com.
  24. ^ "Your Next Move Starts Here".
  25. ^ Slater, Darryl. (April 2, 2006). From Sweeping Floors to Making Sweeping Changes. Daily Press. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
  26. ^ Leilani Munter - Women of Motorsports. Zimbio.
  27. ^ (September 18, 2018). Allison & Rudd To Be Honored By N.C. Auto Racing HoF. Speed Sport. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
  28. ^ Daniel Steedman - Charlotte Soccer Academy. chrl.ussoccerda.com.
  29. ^ Meet Senator Tarte - Jeff Tarte. jefftarte.com.
  30. ^ Driver Scot Walters Career Statistics. racing-reference.info.
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