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Concord

North Carolina · 105,240 residents · 64.033 sq mi
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Concord has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,973. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 88% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,300. Households here earn about 25% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
105,240
+88%since 2000
from 55,977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,644 / sq mi
+88%since 2000
from 874 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+8%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K44K68K92K117K1990201020202024Concord
2024109K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,973
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,938
+62%since 2000
from $21,523 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,011
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $586 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+26%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75%(41,985)
Black14.8%(8,304)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(4,369)
Asian1.2%(670)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.4%(27,657)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(55,333)
Black21.8%(22,986)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(14,637)
Asian6.7%(7,050)
Other3.5%(3,706)
Diversity Score80.1%(84,246)
Diversity Score
80
+62%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Concord, North Carolina?

Concord, North Carolina has about 105,240 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Concord, North Carolina?

The typical household in Concord, North Carolina earns about $70,973 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Concord, North Carolina expensive?

In Concord, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $220,300, and the typical rent is about $1,011 a month.

How educated are people in Concord, North Carolina?

About 38.3% of adults age 25 and over in Concord, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Concord, North Carolina?

About 10.0% of people in Concord, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Concord, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Concord, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 77,893 residents, a change of about 285 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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