Cornelia, Georgia
Cornelia: City in Habersham County, Georgia, United States
About
Cornelia is a city located in the county of Habersham in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,160 and a population density of 402 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,799 inhabitants.
The city was created 165 years ago in 1859.
Quick Facts about Cornelia
| Population : | 4,799 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| County : | Habersham County |
| Postal code : | 30531 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 706 |
| Area : | 10.35 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,499 feet / 457 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1860 (165 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:15:07 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 464 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cornelia is located at 34°30'41"N 83°31'38"W (34.5114900, -83.5271200).
Cornelia map
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- Official Website
Official website of Cornelia
Demographics
The population of Cornelia increased by 13.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,160 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,192 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,174 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,179 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,195 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,196 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,242 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,275 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,497 | 4.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,683 | 3.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,799 | 2.42% | estimation process |
Other Places in Cornelia
1 Cornelia City Hall
181 Larkin St, Cornelia, GA 30531 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Cornelia (6)
People born in Cornelia, including Air Force Medal of Honor recipient Hilliard A. Wilbanks, politician Edward Southard, politician Jack Irvin, .
List
- Lady Bird Cleveland (painter of Cherokee and Irish heritage) she was born in 24/07/1926
- Ralston Cash he was born in 20/08/1991
- Doris Wofford Armenaki (U.S. military veteran) she was born in 03/11/1923
Schools in Cornelia
College & universities near Cornelia, GA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140818 | Piedmont College | Demorest (GA) | 30535-0010 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cornelia, GA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| ATL | Peachtree Station | 1688 Peachtree Street, NW | RAIL |
Post offices near Cornelia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cornelia Post Office | Cornelia (GA) | 30531 |
Other cities in Habersham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Habersham County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | 3,477 | City in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States |
| Raoul | 2,558 | Census-designated place in Habersham County, Georgia |
| Demorest | 2,143 | City in Habersham County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Clarkesville | 1,843 | City of Habersham County, Georgia, United States |
| Mount Airy | 1,280 | Town in Habersham County, Georgia, United States |
| Tallulah Falls | 172 | Town in Habersham and Rabun Counties, Georgia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Cornelia distances to largest Georgia cities
