Cabarrus County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cabarrus County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 231,262. It is the 10th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cabarrus County is 37.7 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cabarrus County is $86,084. This is 23% higher than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $318,600. Housing costs are 23% higher than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cabarrus County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.4% vs 3.1%).

Education

37.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.