Cabarrus County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 236,133 | — | #299 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,005 | +18.4% | #328 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.7 years | -3.1% | #2,644 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $354,800 | +25.9% | #399 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,414 | +21.6% | #302 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | -26.4% | #638 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cabarrus County has a population of 236,133, making it the #299 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Cabarrus County is $89,005, ranking #328 out of 3,222 counties — 18.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.3% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Cabarrus County is $354,800 (+25.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,414/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.2%.
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92.1% of residents in Cabarrus County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.
About Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Cabarrus County, North Carolina has a total population of 236,133, making it the 299th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cabarrus County is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cabarrus County is $89,005, which ranks #328 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Cabarrus County is $354,800, 25.9% above the national median. Renters in Cabarrus County pay a median gross rent of $1,414 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cabarrus County, 37.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.2 min.
Cabarrus County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (18.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.7%).
All data for Cabarrus County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.