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Cornelia, GA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Cornelia - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

4,813
Residents
$40,192
Median income
$210,200
Median home
$1,018
Median rent (state)

Cornelia - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Cornelia lands in the 8th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

8th
percentile, household income
46th
percentile, home value
21st
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Cornelia, GA

Georgia's Cornelia is a small town, with 4,813 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Cornelia households earn a median of $40,192 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 27.5%. Home values in Cornelia run a median of $210,200, and the median resident age is 31.2 years. Educational attainment runs 25.7% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 60.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 31 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Slowing), down 9% from five years earlier. NOAA puts Cornelia's yearly average temperature at 58.4°F with 58.9 inches of precipitation per year and 0.6 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Georgia run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Georgia at 96.3 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,018 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Georgia, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 38.9 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

4,813 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Georgia

Median Household Income

$40,192 /yr

Poverty 27.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Georgia average

How does Cornelia compare to other US cities?

Cornelia measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 8% higher than other cities
Home value 46% pricier than other cities
Median rent 21% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Cornelia's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Georgia, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

8thIncome percentile

8th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Cornelia's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$210,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 54% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Cornelia $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Cornelia, GA Cornelia, GA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Cornelia, GA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Cornelia, GA median $40,192/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Cornelia, GA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Cornelia, GA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 25.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 27.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
4,813
Median Income
$40,192
Median Home Value
$210,200
Median Age
31.2
Poverty Rate
27.5%
Labor force participation
60.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%

Climate

Avg Temperature
58.4°F
Annual Precipitation
58.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.6"

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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4,000 residents4,500 residents5,000 residents5,500 residents6,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,540 residents 5,459 residents ▲ +20.2%
Cornelia's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
31
housing units authorized
Single-Family
31
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
6.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 34
2020 85
2021 106
2022 132
2023 14
2024 31

Permit volume decreased 9% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
78.9%
Carpool
16.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
4.2%

Based on 2,261 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Georgia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$125
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Georgia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Georgia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Cornelia sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,018/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
38.9 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Georgia

Cochran
4,815 people
Chatsworth
4,857 people
Lakeview
4,760 people
Madison
4,714 people
Nashville
4,918 people
Montgomery
4,704 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Cornelia's 4,813 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Clinton, IN
4,814 people
Telford, PA
4,814 people
Ashland, MO
4,811 people
Fountain Hill, PA
4,811 people
Bloomfield, WI
4,815 people
Flourtown, PA
4,810 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Cornelia's $40,192 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Iuka, KS
$40,192 median income
South Carrollton, KY
$40,192 median income
Clayton, NM
$40,192 median income
Cooper, TX
$40,189 median income
Big Rapids, MI
$40,197 median income
Cadiz, KY
$40,186 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Cornelia, GA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Cornelia, GA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 56.0% 7.5% 14.3% 17.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 29.3% White 56.0% Black or African American 7.5% Asian 4.7% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 14.3% Two or more races 17.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Cornelia compares to nearby Georgia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Cornelia (this city) 4,813 $40,192
Cochran 4,815 $30,756
Chatsworth 4,857 $68,176
Lakeview 4,760 $56,208
Census ACS 5-year FIPS GA NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Cornelia, GA?

What is the population of Cornelia, GA? +

The population of Cornelia, GA stands at 4,813 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Cornelia, GA? +

The median household income in Cornelia is $40,192 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Cornelia? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Cornelia; the closest available measure is the Georgia state average, a cost of living index of 96.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Georgia vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Cornelia, GA? +

A typical home in Cornelia is worth $210,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Cornelia? +

Cornelia has an average annual temperature of 58.4°F, 58.9 inches of precipitation, and 0.6 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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