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Cornelia Micro

Cornelia, GA · 1 counties · 46,031 residents · 276.867 sq mi
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Cornelia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,147. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 21% 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 $155,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
46,031
+28%since 2000
from 35,902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
166 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+10%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K32K38K44K50K1990201020202024Cornelia
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,147
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,321 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,060
+36%since 2000
from $17,706 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+16%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(30,486)
Black4.3%(1,551)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(2,750)
Asian1.8%(664)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.5%(11,318)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(34,694)
Black3.7%(1,722)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(6,880)
Asian2.2%(990)
Other3.4%(1,574)
Diversity Score50.3%(23,138)
Segregation Score43.7%(20,122)
Diversity Score
50
+59%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+74%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−65.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

CorneliaCENTRAL5,459
What's inside

1 component county

Habersham CountyCENTRAL50,416
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cornelia, GA?

Cornelia, GA has about 46,031 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cornelia, GA?

The typical household in Cornelia, GA earns about $54,147 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cornelia, GA expensive?

In Cornelia, GA, the median home is worth about $155,200, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Cornelia, GA?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cornelia, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cornelia, GA?

About 13.6% of people in Cornelia, GA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cornelia, GA grown since 1990?

Yes, Cornelia, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,410 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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