Text Box: Living in … CORNELIUS Text Box: Established:  1905 Population:  18,870 Median Household Income:  $75,161 Median Home Price:  $361,758 Mayor:  Gary Knox Town Hall:                  21445 Catawba Avenue                  Cornelius, NC 28031                  704-892-6031                  www.cornelius.org   Law Enforcement:  Cornelius Police … 704-892-1363, www.corneliuspd.org Text Box:            The town began as a mill village over 100 years ago, and for most of its history, life revolved around textile manufacturing.  The focus shifted as the shores of Lake Norman developed.            The town, with a population of about 20,000, is home to two popular county parks that allow everyone to enjoy the beauty of Lake Norman:  Jetton Park on Jetton Road and Ramsey Creek Park on Nantz Road.  Swimming is not allowed at either park, but they have playgrounds, picnic facilities and other amenities. Text Box: Reference: The Charlotte Observer—Living Here at the Lake 2007