Cornelius is a city in North Carolina state in USA with a population of 29836 residents.. The poverty rate of Cornelius is 7%, which is 50% lower than national average. The typical household in Cornelius earns $90377 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 27.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Cornelius, only 97% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Cornelius remained 3.7%, which is 21% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Cornelius, only 54% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Cornelius is 113, which is 13% higher than national average. Median home value in Cornelius is $352600 , which is 53% higher than national average. While median income in Cornelius remained $90377, which is 34% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.