Cabarrus County, North Carolina Demographics 2026
Cabarrus County, North Carolina has a population of 236,133, the 9th most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $89,005 and the median home value is $354,800. The poverty rate is 9.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cabarrus County Quick Facts
How Cabarrus County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 231,262 | 236,133 | +2.1% |
| Median household income | $86,084 | $89,005 | +3.4% |
| Median home value | $318,600 | $354,800 | +11.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Cabarrus County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | 108,719 | $86,921 | 9.6% | $353,700 |
| Kannapolis | 57,890 | $73,836 | 12.6% | $276,400 |
| Harrisburg | 19,633 | $148,254 | 3.8% | $478,000 |
| Locust | 5,840 | $76,504 | 8.7% | $322,100 |
| Mount Pleasant | 2,230 | $90,795 | 6.6% | $306,500 |
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Population Overview
Cabarrus County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 236,133. It is the 9th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
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 $89,005. This is 23% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $354,800. Housing costs are 23% higher than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 66.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Cabarrus County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.2% vs 3.3%).
Education
37.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Cabarrus County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against North Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cabarrus County, North Carolina?
Cabarrus County has a population of 236,133, making it the 9th most populous county in North Carolina.
What is the median income in Cabarrus County?
The median household income in Cabarrus County is $89,005 with a poverty rate of 9.3%.
How many cities are in Cabarrus County, North Carolina?
Cabarrus County contains 5 Census-designated places.