Demographics & People — Cornelius, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 32,009 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~34,700 |
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| Median Age | 44.0 |
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| Total Households | 13,618 |
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| Family Households | 9,140 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2406 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 27,110 |
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| Black or African American | 1,470 |
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| Asian | 704 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,964 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 6,000 |
| German | 5,626 |
| English | 5,290 |
| Other groups | 5,100 |
| Irish | 4,193 |
| Italian | 3,142 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,899 |
| American | 1,818 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,283 |
| Scottish | 1,093 |
Language
| English Only | 28,184 |
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| Spanish | 1,164 |
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| Population 5+ | 30,739 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,634 |
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| Population 18+ | 24,513 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 28.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cornelius, North Carolina.
