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Monroe, NC vs Cornelius, NC

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- Cornelius is 0% more densely populated than Monroe.
- People are 16.4% more likely to be married in Cornelius.
- The Median Age is 7.5 years older in Cornelius.
 Monroe, NCCornelius, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,925329,725,481
 Female Population50.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.438.4
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 Population - 201032,984  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock11,969285,036,114
 Population - 199016,127  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock157.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now121.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,611.393.4
 Land Area29.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Monroe, NCCornelius, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Monroe, NCCornelius, NCUnited States
 White44.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.4%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Monroe, NCCornelius, NCUnited States
 Married Population48.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock55.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock43.6%50.2%
 Never Married35.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.6%10.8%
 Widowed5.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.392.60
 Households11,398  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock8,46280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,479  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews
Matthew · Monroe, NC
You would be better off living in an active toilet
Over 5 years ago

Moved to Monroe approx 6 years ago. It has been one excuse after the other for the high incidence of assault and battery as well as property crime. The mayor and city  More

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Angela · Monroe, NC
Historical District in Monroe NC
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Monroe since 2015. I have been welcomed by my neighbors and the community. Monroe is rapidly growning. The downtown area is family friendly and has added  More

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Lowell · Monroe, NC
Just a rural redneck Charlotte
Over 7 years ago

I’m so glad to be moving away from this little Charlotte wanna be Town run by rednecks! I’ve been here for 15 years and have been stopped by Sheriff’s about 8 times!  More

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Reviews for Cornelius    5 Reviews
Sandee · Cornelius, NC
Wonderful place to live
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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Candace · Cornelius, NC
Great Childrens Clothing Store!
Over 11 years ago

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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kevin · Smithfield, PA
ok so is it a good place to relocate.
Over 11 years ago

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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