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 166 years ago in 1859.

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Location of Cornelia on Georgia map.

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
Latitude & Longitude 34.5115,-83.5271
Altitude 1,499 feet / 457 meters
Establishment January 01, 1860 (166 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 04:54:59 (15th April 2026)
Density 464 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 13.32% (2010-2020)
Weather 86℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Downtown Cornelia  Georgia image
Downtown Cornelia Georgia image

Geography

Cornelia is located at 34°30'41"N 83°31'38"W (34.5114900, -83.5271200).

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Weather

86°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 10 mph W Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

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Official website of Cornelia

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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
Cornelia zip code is 30531. County name: Habersham, County fips: 13137
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Services and Civic Places in Cornelia

1Cornelia City Hall

Rating: 3 (2)

181 Larkin St, Cornelia, GA 30531 View details

Phone: +17067788585 | Website available

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, .

More notable people

  • 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

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Cornelia, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
140818 Piedmont College Demorest (GA) 30535-0010

Nearby Transit Stations (5)

Rail and bus stations connected to Cornelia, GA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Closest post offices linked to 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