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Cornelia

Georgia · 4,503 residents · 4.15 sq mi
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Cornelia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,771. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,800. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,503
+23%since 2000
from 3,674 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,085 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 885 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.4
−12%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Cornelia
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,771
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,111 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,006
−12%since 2000
from $21,701 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
49.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+13%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(2,393)
Black9.2%(337)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(704)
Asian4.5%(167)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(2,339)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(2,047)
Black6.6%(295)
Hispanic / Latino40%(1,799)
Asian4.6%(206)
Other1.8%(82)
Diversity Score76.8%(3,459)
Diversity Score
77
+21%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+120%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
20.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.2%
−43.5 ptssince 2013
from 68.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cornelia, Georgia?

Cornelia, Georgia has about 4,503 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cornelia, Georgia?

The typical household in Cornelia, Georgia earns about $46,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cornelia, Georgia expensive?

In Cornelia, Georgia, the median home is worth about $141,800, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Cornelia, Georgia?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cornelia, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cornelia, Georgia?

About 31.1% of people in Cornelia, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cornelia, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cornelia, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,323 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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