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Cornelius, NC vs Golden, CO

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- Golden is 0% more densely populated than Cornelius.
- People are 24.1% less likely to be married in Golden.
- The Median Age is 8.7 years younger in Golden.
 Cornelius, NCGolden, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,041329,725,481
 Female Population52.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
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 Population - 201025,009  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,159285,036,114
 Population - 19902,581  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock18.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now1,093.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,078.593.4
 Land Area11.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Cornelius, NCGolden, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock9.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Cornelius, NCGolden, COUnited States
 White80.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.7%12.2%
 Asian2.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Cornelius, NCGolden, COUnited States
 Married Population56.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.2%50.2%
 Never Married27.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.302.60
 Households12,913  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,96580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,451  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.1%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 Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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