Cornelius is a suburban town located along Lake Norman in northern Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. It is a major suburb of Charlotte and part of its metropolitan area. The population was 31,412 at the 2020 census, up from 24,866 in 2010.
Southeast
Cornelius
Mecklenburg County, NC
Population
31,396
Walk Score
67 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$1,483
Median home value
$452,300
Founded
1893
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Potts Plantation · listed 1998
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