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Garner, NC vs Cornelius, NC

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- Cornelius is 0% more densely populated than Garner.
- People are 8.8% more likely to be married in Cornelius.
- The Median Age is 6.6 years older in Cornelius.
 Garner, NCCornelius, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,925329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.438.4
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 Population - 201025,911  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock11,969285,036,114
 Population - 199014,967  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock157.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now115.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,611.393.4
 Land Area15.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Garner, NCCornelius, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Garner, NCCornelius, NCUnited States
 White57.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.4%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Garner, NCCornelius, NCUnited States
 Married Population51.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock55.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock43.6%50.2%
 Never Married33.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.6%10.8%
 Widowed5.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.392.60
 Households12,221  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock8,46280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,337  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Garner    3 Reviews

One of the best areas in the Triangle Region of North Carolina for cost effective housing. Since the RE bust in 2008 home prices have fallen across the country. The  More

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I moved here about a year ago from FL and love it. We chose Johnston County as opposed to Wake County due to the tax base and the schools. The cost of a home out here  More

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Hi. I currently live in Hollywood, Florida and truly love it; however, I've decided to return to Garner where I lived for 7 years. The grass is really not greener here.  More

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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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