Census ACS · #637 μSA
Cornelia Metro Area
The Cornelia, Ga Micropolitan Statistical Area has 46,948 residents. The median household income is $65,622 and the median home value is $212,000.
46,948
Population
170
People / sq mi
$65,622
Median Income
$212,000
Median Home Value
The Cornelia CBSA covers 277 sq mi of land at 169.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$65,622
Median Household Income
$30,661
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$212,000
Median Home Value
$939
Median Rent
74.7%
Homeownership
Education
82.3%
High School+
24.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
8.6%
Work From Home
27.6 min
Avg Commute
25.2%
Foreign Born
Cornelia spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Cornelia, Ga Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 46,948 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #637 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Cornelia metro area is $65,622, with a per capita income of $30,661.
The Cornelia, Ga CBSA spans the state of Georgia.
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Data for the Cornelia, Ga CBSA (18460) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Cornelia: 74.7% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Cornelia is a metro area in GA with a population of 46,948.
Median household income is $65,622, below the US median of $78,538. About 9.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $212,000, with typical rent around $939.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 24.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Cornelia, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.