Cornelia is a city located in Habersham County Georgia. Cornelia has a 2024 population of 5,566. Cornelia is currently growing at a rate of 4.84% annually and its population has increased by 22.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,536 in 2020.
The average household income in Cornelia is $79,536 with a poverty rate of 30.66%. The median age in Cornelia is 30.4 years: 29.9 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cornelia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,392 | 51.46% |
| Two or more races | 661 | 14.22% |
| Other race | 621 | 13.36% |
| Black or African American | 450 | 9.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 386 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 138 | 2.97% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,535 | 3.03 | 58 | 42 |
| Married | 688 | 3.72 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Non Family | 594 | 1.14 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Female | 168 | 4.27 | 14.3 | 85.7 |
| Male | 85 | 8.18 | 100 | 0 |
3.94
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
58.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 383 | 12.65% |
| Associates Degree | 88 | 2.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 236 | 7.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 389 | 12.85% |
| High School Graduate | 733 | 24.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 539 | 17.81% |
| Some College | 659 | 21.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,625 | 1,324 | 590 |
| Hispanic | 910 | 343 | 5 |
| Other Race | 437 | 314 | 5 |
| Black | 360 | 360 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 283 | 74 | 0 |
| Islander | 182 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 87 | 33 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,444 | $65,962 | $47,095 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,708 | $78,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,430 | $40,094 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,800 | $0 | $20,189 |
| Overall | $31,622 | $29,394 | $32,152 |
| Some College | $31,372 | $27,143 | $32,296 |
$31,622
Average Earnings
$29,394
Average Male
$32,152
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.75% of Cornelia residents speak only English, while 34.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,608 | 594 | 36.94% |
| Multiple | 661 | 592 | 89.56% |
| White | 2,319 | 475 | 20.48% |
| Asian | 138 | 135 | 97.83% |
| Black | 450 | 128 | 28.44% |
| Other | 621 | 95 | 15.3% |
30.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.06%
Male Poverty Rate
35.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cornelia is Asian, with 97.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cornelia is Other, with 15.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.08% |
| High School | 30.42% |
| Some College | 11.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 26.36% |
| Male Employed | 7.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,835 | $100,033 |
| Households | $46,211 | $79,536 |
| Married Families | $74,739 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,205 | $46,207 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
93
Number of Veterans
93
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 85 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 4.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.97%
Born in Cornelia
77.58%
Native Born
22.42%
Foreign Born
18.48%
Non Citizen
3.94%
Naturalized
77.58% of Cornelia residents were born in the United States, with 54.97% having been born in Georgia. 18.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,855 | 258 | 3.91% |
| 2028 | 6,597 | 258 | 4.07% |
| 2027 | 6,339 | 257 | 4.23% |
| 2026 | 6,082 | 258 | 4.43% |
| 2025 | 5,824 | 258 | 4.64% |
| 2024 | 5,566 | 257 | 4.84% |
| 2023 | 5,309 | 302 | 6.03% |
| 2022 | 5,007 | 265 | 5.59% |
| 2021 | 4,742 | 206 | 4.54% |
| 2020 | 4,536 | -177 | -3.76% |
| 2019 | 4,713 | 191 | 4.22% |
| 2018 | 4,522 | 229 | 5.33% |
| 2017 | 4,293 | 44 | 1.04% |
| 2016 | 4,249 | 53 | 1.26% |
| 2015 | 4,196 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 4,193 | 15 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 4,178 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 4,173 | -16 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 4,189 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 4,194 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,674 | 455 | 14.13% |
| 1990 | 3,219 | 16 | 0.5% |
| 1980 | 3,203 | 189 | 6.27% |
| 1970 | 3,014 | 78 | 2.66% |
| 1960 | 2,936 | -3,919 | -57.17% |