Cornelia CCD, Habersham County, Georgia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Cornelia CCD, Georgia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Cornelia CCD, Georgia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Cornelia CCD, Georgia. The estimated population of Cornelia CCD, Georgia is 28,474 people, with a median age of 34.7.

We can look at the total population in Cornelia CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,474
+4%
+6.36%
2020
27,378
+2.96%
-
2019
26,591
-0.92% -
2018
26,837
+0.25%
-
2017
26,771
- -

Population of Cornelia CCD, Georgia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
66.7%
69%
-3.33%
Black/African American
4.3%
3.9%
+10.26%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
0.00%
Hispanic
24.2%
20.6%
+17.48%
Asian
2.8%
3.2%
-12.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.3%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
1.6%
-6.25%
Other
0.2%
1.2%
-83.33%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Cornelia CCD, Georgia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.7 -2.8% 33.9 -0.29% 35.2 -3.3%
2020 35.7 -2.72% 34 +0.29% 36.4 -3.96%
2019 36.7 -0.27% 33.9 -0.29% 37.9 -1.3%
2018 36.8 +1.94% 34 +1.8% 38.4 +1.59%
2017 36.1 - 33.4 - 37.8 -

The median age of Cornelia CCD, Georgia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,846 +12.52% 1,672 +20.04% 2,061 1,984
10 to 19 2,064 -11.46% 2,059 +12.8% 1,835 2,331
20 to 29 1,746 -0.42% 1,988 +14.77% 1,718 2,292
30 to 39 1,475 +27.19% 1,974 +6.78% 1,918 2,088
40 to 49 1,520 +2.12% 1,929 +2.94% 1,539 1,980
50 to 59 1,440 -7.91% 1,719 -13.61% 1,321 1,495
60 to 69 1,191 +33.61% 1,495 +6.1% 1,614 1,577
70+ 1,137 -0.7% 1,516 +5.12% 1,127 1,594

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Cornelia CCD, Georgia is $52,400.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Cornelia CCD.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $61,516.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,438.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,463.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Cornelia CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Cornelia CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Cornelia CCD, Georgia is currently $68,007.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.94% of households in Cornelia CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Cornelia CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.29%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.62%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.74%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.94%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Cornelia CCD is $22,356.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Cornelia CCD by the total population of Cornelia CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Cornelia CCD, Georgia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Cornelia CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.66%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.08%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.00%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.45%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.81%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Cornelia CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Cornelia CCD over the age of 16 is 22,130.

Of those people, a total of 57.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Cornelia CCD is 55.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,867 23.50% 19.60%
20 to 24 years 2,016 66.10% 11.10%
25 to 29 years 1,994 72.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 2,092 75.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 3,658 67.90% 1.00%
45 to 54 years 3,132 76.40% 1.80%
55 to 59 years 1,459 78.30% 0.40%
60 to 64 years 1,526 53.50% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 2,783 32.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,603 3.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Cornelia CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 17,781 57.10% 2.90%
Black or African American 1,181 29.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 52 36.50% 0.00%
Asian 585 44.30% 3.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 374 80.50% 0.00%
Other 1,076 77.40% 3.60%
Two or more races 1,081 65.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 4,360 72.90% 5.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,604 55.30% 1.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Cornelia CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Cornelia CCD is 12,280, with median earnings of $31,345.00.

Women in Cornelia CCD, Georgia earning approximately 86.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,280 $31,345.00
Male 6,481 $33,646.00
Female 5,799 $29,179.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 831 $63,750.00
Business and Financial 291 $70,313.00
Computer and Mathematical 200 $50,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 208 $28,280.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $50,054.00
Community and Social Service 150 $71,667.00
Legal 143 $106,791.00
Educational and Library 819 $49,777.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 162 $8,868.00
Healthcare Practitioners 455 $54,781.00
Healthcare Support 309 $27,188.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 330 $19,121.00
Law Enforcement 220 $40,156.00
Food Preparation and Serving 557 $12,969.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 393 $19,911.00
Personal Care and Service 357 $20,733.00
Sales 926 $22,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,634 $31,771.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 129 $24,076.00
Construction and Extraction 683 $28,729.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 583 $45,781.00
Production 1,779 $30,471.00
Transportation and Material Moving 427 $36,069.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 340 $43,990.00 491 $106,442.00
Business and Financial 190 $82,031.00 101 $36,328.00
Computer and Mathematical 130 $50,833.00 70 $47,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 35 $39,803.00 173 $27,809.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $50,054.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 76 $73,177.00 74 $46,071.00
Legal 44 $0.00 99 $118,032.00
Educational and Library 185 $63,763.00 634 $43,568.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $70,625.00 118 $7,830.00
Healthcare Practitioners 194 $64,148.00 261 $41,932.00
Healthcare Support 21 $0.00 288 $28,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 308 $18,995.00 22 $0.00
Law Enforcement 220 $40,156.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 199 $9,516.00 358 $15,323.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 252 $31,325.00 141 $9,971.00
Personal Care and Service 107 $26,908.00 250 $10,511.00
Sales 357 $35,590.00 569 $19,256.00
Office and Administrative Support 538 $31,672.00 1,096 $31,891.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 113 $24,946.00 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 677 $28,854.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 525 $47,076.00 58 $13,092.00
Production 1,060 $30,647.00 719 $30,290.00
Transportation and Material Moving 376 $36,908.00 51 $15,787.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,648 households in Cornelia CCD, with an average household size of 3.05 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,052 families in Cornelia CCD with an average family size of 3.73 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,811 390 851 2,596
Average Household Size 3.67 4.88 4.4 1.18
Total Families 4,811 390 851 0
Average Household Size 3.59 4.71 4.11 0

Poverty

Of the 6,052 families in Cornelia CCD, 11.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Cornelia CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 9,935 housing units in Cornelia CCD, Georgia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,648 87.05%
Vacant 1,287 12.95%

21.27% of the total 9,935 housing units in Cornelia CCD are rental units. This is approximately 2,113 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,323 are occupied by the owner - or 63.64% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Cornelia CCD is $837.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Cornelia CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    212
  • Less than $500
    188
  • $500 to $999
    1,410
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    477
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    26
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    12
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Cornelia CCD is $141,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Cornelia CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    788
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,094
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,575
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,327
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    958
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    505
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    31
  • $1,000,000 or more
    45

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Cornelia CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Cornelia CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    331
  • 1940 to 1949
    252
  • 1950 to 1959
    454
  • 1960 to 1969
    774
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,407
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,673
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,500
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,141
  • 2010 to 2013
    363
  • 2014 or later
    40

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Cornelia CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    400
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,713
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,739
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,796

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Cornelia CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Cornelia CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

26.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Cornelia CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    463
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,347
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,917
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,910
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,382
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    474
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,162
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    531
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    484
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    752
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    619
  • 90 or more minutes
    441

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Cornelia CCD, Georgia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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