Cornelius, NC Neighborhoods Cornelius NC Houses for sale

Cornelius experienced tremendous growth from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the U.S. Census Bureau stated the population was 11,969. According to the 2010 decennial census, the population grew to 24,866.

The North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) estimates that as of July 1, 2013, Cornelius’ population is 27,655. The State Demographics branch of OSBM is responsible for producing population estimates and projections annually, which are used in the distribution of state-shared revenues to local governments.

Cornelius is approximately 15 square miles. Lake Norman was created in 1963, by damming the Catawba River. Lake Norman has approximately 520 miles of shoreline, with Cornelius having the largest amount of shoreline of all the municipalities on the lake (approximately 70 miles).

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