Cabarrus County, NC

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2021 Population

221,200

4.53% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.8

0.526% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.39%

2.53% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$75,765

6.45% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$239,500

9.31% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

110,882

5.23% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Cabarrus County, NC had a population of 221k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $75,765. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cabarrus County, NC grew from 211,605 to 221,200, a 4.53% increase and its median household income grew from $71,177 to $75,765, a 6.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cabarrus County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.6%), White (Hispanic) (5.05%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.57%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.59%).

None of the households in Cabarrus County, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.3% of the residents in Cabarrus County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cabarrus County, NC are Cabarrus College of Health Sciences (165 degrees awarded in 2021) and Empire Beauty School-Concord (32 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cabarrus County, NC was $239,500, and the homeownership rate was 72.9%.

Most people in Cabarrus County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Cabarrus County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Cabarrus County, NC borders Iredell County, NC, Mecklenburg County, NC, Rowan County, NC, Stanly County, NC, and Union County, NC.

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Population & Diversity

Cabarrus County, NC is home to a population of 221k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.52% of Cabarrus County, NC residents were born outside of the country (18.9k people).

In 2021, there were 3.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (138k people) in Cabarrus County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.3%

2021 Citizenship

95.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.3% of Cabarrus County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cabarrus County, NC was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cabarrus County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cabarrus County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
138k ± 584
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
41.2k ± 871
White (Hispanic)
11.2k ± 1.65k

11%

Hispanic Population

24.3k people

11% of the people in Cabarrus County, NC are hispanic (24.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cabarrus County, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
219,250 ± 11,374 people
India
77,157 ± 6,794 people
Honduras
37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

Foreign-Born Population

8.52%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

18.9k people

8.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18k people

As of 2021, 8.52% of Cabarrus County, NC residents (18.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cabarrus County, NC was 8.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cabarrus County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,157 ± 402
Gulf War (1990s)
2,926 ± 497
Gulf War (2001-)
1,890 ± 422

Cabarrus County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cabarrus County, NC employs 111k people. The largest industries in Cabarrus County, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,860 people), Retail Trade (13,348 people), and Educational Services (10,146 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($91,178), Utilities ($89,613), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,479).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

111k

2021 Value

± 3,183

5.23%

1 Year growth

± 3.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cabarrus County, NC grew at a rate of 5.23%, from 105k employees to 111k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cabarrus County, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (12,376 people), Management Occupations (12,125 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,207 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cabarrus County, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

111k

2021 Value

± 3,183

5.23%

1 Year growth

± 3.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cabarrus County, NC grew at a rate of 5.23%, from 105k employees to 111k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cabarrus County, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,860 people), Retail Trade (13,348 people), and Educational Services (10,146 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cabarrus County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Cabarrus County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,636

Median earning men ± $2,702

$36,108

Median earning women ± $1,271

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,733), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,200), and Public Administration ($68,635).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,843), Public Administration ($45,821), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,970).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,419
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
954
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
882
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.16M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.14M
Manufacturing
$381k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Cabarrus County, NC went to Donald J. Trump with 53.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.935%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.935%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Cabarrus County, NC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cabarrus County, NC awarded 197 degrees. The student population of Cabarrus County, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 38 male students and 629 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cabarrus County, NC are White (138 and 70.1%), followed by Black or African American (44 and 22.3%), Hispanic or Latino (9 and 4.57%), and Asian (3 and 1.52%).

The largest universities in Cabarrus County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Cabarrus College of Health Sciences (165 and 83.8%) and Empire Beauty School-Concord (32 and 16.2%).

The most popular majors in Cabarrus County, NC are Registered Nursing (93 and 47.2%), General Cosmetology (27 and 13.7%), and Occupational Therapist Assistant (24 and 12.2%).

The median tuition cost in Cabarrus County, NC for private four year colleges is $13,850.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Cabarrus County, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 46%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 65.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 667 (5.7% men and 94.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 667 students enrolled in Cabarrus County, NC, 5.7% men and 94.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 413 records, of which 94.4% were women and 5.57% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
74 degrees awarded
Occupational Therapist Assistant
24 degrees awarded
Surgical Technologist
3 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cabarrus County, NC was Registered Nursing with 74 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Cabarrus County, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
165 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Concord
32 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cabarrus College of Health Sciences with 165 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 15 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cabarrus County, NC, which is 0.0824 times less than the 182 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 138 degrees mean that there were 3.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 44 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,850) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($520) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Measure

In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cabarrus County, NC was $239,500 in 2021, which is 0.978 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $219,100 to $239,500, a 9.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Cabarrus County, NC is 72.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cabarrus County, NC have an average commute time of 28.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cabarrus County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cabarrus County, NC is $75,765. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Cabarrus County, NC was Census Tract 425.04 with a value of $119,500, followed by Census Tract 426.01 and Census Tract 413.01, with respective values of $110,429 and $106,799.

In 2022, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cabarrus County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.358%.

Housing

Property

$239,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,738

$54,634

Median Property Taxes

±$1,945

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cabarrus County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cabarrus County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.9%

Homeownership

2021

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.9% of the housing units in Cabarrus County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cabarrus County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 425.04
Census Tract 426.01
Census Tract 413.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cabarrus County, NC was Census Tract 425.04 with a value of $119,500, followed by Census Tract 426.01 and Census Tract 413.01, with respective values of $110,429 and $106,799.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Cabarrus County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,765

Median Household Income

± $3,003

75k

Number of Households

± 2,412

In 2021, the median household income of the 75k households in Cabarrus County, NC grew to $75,765 from the previous year's value of $71,177.

The following chart displays the households in Cabarrus County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cabarrus County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77%)
Worked At Home (11.7%)
Carpooled (8.49%)

In 2021, 77% of workers in Cabarrus County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.7%) and those who carpooled to work (8.49%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cabarrus County, NC have a longer commute time (28.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.32% of the workforce in Cabarrus County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cabarrus County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cabarrus County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cabarrus County, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cabarrus County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.358%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.39% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cabarrus County, NC (20.6k out of 219k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cabarrus County, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 10.5% of the children was living in poverty in Cabarrus County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 117 in Cabarrus County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 32.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.5% of the population of Cabarrus County, NC has health coverage, with 55.2% on employee plans, 12.5% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cabarrus County, NC see 1158 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.36% decrease from the previous year (1174 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2051 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 347 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,158 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cabarrus County, NC

Primary care physicians in Cabarrus County, NC see an average of 1,158 patients per year. This represents a 1.36% decrease from the previous year (1,174 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cabarrus County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.46%

Uninsured

55.2%

Employer Coverage

12.5%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.38%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cabarrus County, NC grew by 7.44% from 7.88% to 8.46%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cabarrus County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 39.3 in Cabarrus County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cabarrus County, NC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.9% in Cabarrus County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cabarrus County, NC.

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