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Cornelius, NC vs Cedar Rapids, IA

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- Cedar Rapids is 0% more densely populated than Cornelius.
- People are 17.2% less likely to be married in Cedar Rapids.
- The Median Age is 7.0 years younger in Cedar Rapids.
 Cornelius, NCCedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock136,512329,725,481
 Female Population52.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.438.4
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 Population - 201025,009  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock120,758285,036,114
 Population - 19902,581  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now1,093.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,927.593.4
 Land Area11.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Cornelius, NCCedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Cornelius, NCCedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 White80.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.6%12.2%
 Asian2.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Cornelius, NCCedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Married Population56.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.3%50.2%
 Never Married27.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.2%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.312.60
 Households12,913  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock33,05280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,451  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Cornelius    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

The Lake Norman area offers a multitude of activities, shopping,dining and all around great quality of life. Four distinct seasons with breathtaking scenery are a huge  More

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There is an adorable Childrens and Teens Clothing store in Cornelius, NC that gives exceptional customer service and their prices are very affordable....actually  More

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moving from a small town south of Pittsburgh..nothing here but the dam gas well stuff .not for me..i got a job in Cornelius north calolina..is it worth moving..iam a  More

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Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Over 4 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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