Cornelius Population 2026
Cornelius has a population of 28,092, making it the #1665 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. It is about 313× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,092
Rank in United States
#1665
Coordinates
35.49°N, 80.86°W
~245 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
508 km
315 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 911,311 | #15 |
| Raleigh | 482,295 | #39 |
| Greensboro | 285,342 | #71 |
| Durham | 257,636 | #83 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 | #90 |
| Fayetteville | 201,963 | #119 |
| Cary | 159,769 | #166 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 | #255 |
Cities near Cornelius
- Huntersville52,704 people · ~9 km away
- Mooresville36,009 people · ~12 km away
- Kannapolis46,144 people · ~22 km away
- Concord87,696 people · ~27 km away
- Charlotte911,311 people · ~29 km away
- Statesville26,221 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cornelius?
Cornelius has a population of 28,092 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1665 biggest city in United States.
What state is Cornelius in?
Cornelius is located in North Carolina, United States.
Is Cornelius the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 508 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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