Cornelius, North Carolina

Cornelius, North Carolina
Cornelius, North Carolina
Town
	The Cornelius branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
	Seal
	Location of Cornelius, North Carolina
	Coordinates: 35°28′44″N 80°53′4″W / 35.47889°N 80.88444°WCoordinates: 35°28′44″N 80°53′4″W / 35.47889°N 80.88444°W
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Mecklenburg
Government
• Mayor
• Chief of Police	Kevin Black
Area
• Total	13.10 sq mi (33.92 km2)
• Land	12.63 sq mi (32.72 km2)
• Water	0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2)
Elevation	804 ft (245 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	24,866
• Estimate (2019)	30,257
• Density	2,394.70/sq mi (924.63/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code	28031
Area code(s)	704
FIPS code	37-14700
GNIS feature ID	0983573
Website	www.cornelius.org

Cornelius is a lakeside town located along Lake Norman in northern Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 24,866 at the 2010 census.

History[]

Potts Plantation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.^[5]

Geography[]

Cornelius is located along Lake Norman in northern Mecklenburg County. The town is approximately located at

35°28′44″N 80°53′04″W / 35.478954°N 80.884532°W (35.478954, −80.884532).^[6]

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) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km²) of it (3.20%) is water. Cornelius is one of three towns in Mecklenburg county north of Charlotte. Along with its sister towns – Davidson and Huntersville – Cornelius serves as a suburb to Charlotte, NC.

Demographics[]

Historical population
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%
2019 (est.)	30,257	^[4]	21.7%
U.S. Decennial Census^[7]

At the 2000 census,^[2] 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 (546.2/km²). There were 5,716 housing units at an average density of 676.0 per square mile (260.9/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,^[8] the median household income in 2010 was $83,789.

Schools and libraries[]

School system[]

The citizens of Cornelius, NC, attend the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Elementary schools include Cornelius Elementary and JV Washam Elementary. Middle schools include Bailey Middle School. William A. Hough High School opened in August 2010 and currently serves over 2,000 students.

Private schools[]

Grace Covenant Academy
New Beginnings Christian Academy
Phoenix Montessori Academy

Libraries[]

Cornelius is served by a branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.^[9] 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

Notable people[]

Vicky Bruce, professional women's soccer player^[10]
Kevin Conway, professional stock car racing driver^[11]
Amber Cope, NASCAR driver^[12]
Jerry K. Crump, soldier in the United States Army; received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean War^[13]
Christian Elder, NASCAR driver^[14]
Mark Fields, NFL cornerback^[15]
Erik Jones, NASCAR driver
Michael Jordan, Hall of Fame NBA basketball player (resident)^[16]
Steve Letarte, sportscaster and former NASCAR crew chief^[17]
Leilani Munter, former professional race car driver and environmental activist^[18]
Ricky Rudd, NASCAR driver^[19]
Daniel Steedman, soccer player^[20]
Jeff Tarte, politician^[21]
Thom Tillis, politician and businessman
Brian Voss, PBA and United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame bowler
Scot Walters, NASCAR driver^[22]
Hoyt Wilhelm, MLB pitcher and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame

References[]

^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
^ "Demographics". Town Of Cornelius. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
^ "Corneliis branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County". Archived from the original on 2008-10-06. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
^ Vicky Bruce - Women's Soccer - Davidson College Athletics. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
^ Kevin Conway. Motor Sport Magazine Database.
^ Soble, Stacey. (Oct 4, 2011). With Millennium's Help, Twin Stylists Pursue their NASCAR Dream. Salon Today. Retrieved Dec 14, 2019.
^ Cpl. Jerry K. Crump Bronze Portrait Statue - Cornelius Veterans Memorial. Retrieved Aug 17, 2020.
^ (Aug 18, 2007). Christian Stuart Elder Obituary. Star Tribune. Retrieved Dec 14, 2019.
^ Mark Fields, William Amos Hough, Cornerback. 247sports.com.
^ https://www.zillow.com/blog/michael-jordan-returns-to-his-roots-buys-in-north-carolina-112767/
^ Slater, Darryl. (April 2, 2006). From Sweeping Floors to Making Sweeping Changes. Daily Press. Retrieved Dec 14, 2019.
^ Leilani Munter - Women of Motorsports. Zimbio.
^ (Sep 18, 2018). Allison & Rudd To Be Honored By N.C. Auto Racing HoF. Speed Sport. Retrieved Dec 14, 2019.
^ Daniel Steedman - Charlotte Soccer Academy. chrl.ussoccerda.com.
^ Meet Senator Tarte - Jeff Tarte. jefftarte.com.
^ Driver Scot Walters Career Statistics. racing-reference.info.

External links[]

[CenPopGazetteer2019-1] "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.

[GR2-2] Jump up to: ^a ^b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

[GR3-3] "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

[USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse-4] Jump up to: ^a ^b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.

[nris-5] "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.

[GR1-6] "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.

[DecennialCensus-7] "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

[8] "Demographics". Town Of Cornelius. Retrieved October 11, 2013.

[9] "Corneliis branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County". Archived from the original on 2008-10-06. Retrieved 2008-10-25.

[10] Vicky Bruce - Women's Soccer - Davidson College Athletics. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

[11] Kevin Conway. Motor Sport Magazine Database.

[12] Soble, Stacey. (Oct 4, 2011). With Millennium's Help, Twin Stylists Pursue their NASCAR Dream. Salon Today. Retrieved Dec 14, 2019.

[13] Cpl. Jerry K. Crump Bronze Portrait Statue - Cornelius Veterans Memorial. Retrieved Aug 17, 2020.

[14] (Aug 18, 2007). Christian Stuart Elder Obituary. Star Tribune. Retrieved Dec 14, 2019.

[15] Mark Fields, William Amos Hough, Cornerback. 247sports.com.

[16] ttps://www.zillow.com/blog/michael-jordan-returns-to-his-roots-buys-in-north-carolina-112767/

[17] Slater, Darryl. (April 2, 2006). From Sweeping Floors to Making Sweeping Changes. Daily Press. Retrieved Dec 14, 2019.

[18] Leilani Munter - Women of Motorsports. Zimbio.

[19] (Sep 18, 2018). Allison & Rudd To Be Honored By N.C. Auto Racing HoF. Speed Sport. Retrieved Dec 14, 2019.

[20] Daniel Steedman - Charlotte Soccer Academy. chrl.ussoccerda.com.

[21] Meet Senator Tarte - Jeff Tarte. jefftarte.com.

[22] Driver Scot Walters Career Statistics. racing-reference.info.

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