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Kannapolis

North Carolina · 53,114 residents · 34.57 sq mi
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Kannapolis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,923. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,114
+44%since 2000
from 36,910 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,536 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 1,068 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+1%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K35K44K52K61K1990201020202024Kannapolis
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,923
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,532 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,198
+55%since 2000
from $17,539 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $523 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(27,748)
Black16.4%(6,044)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(2,337)
Asian0.8%(311)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.6%(17,923)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(29,003)
Black21.9%(11,636)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(8,462)
Asian2.4%(1,301)
Other3.1%(1,625)
Diversity Score76.4%(40,576)
Diversity Score
76
+57%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kannapolis, North Carolina?

Kannapolis, North Carolina has about 53,114 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kannapolis, North Carolina earns about $55,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kannapolis, North Carolina expensive?

In Kannapolis, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $160,200, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Kannapolis, North Carolina?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kannapolis, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kannapolis, North Carolina?

About 13.6% of people in Kannapolis, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kannapolis, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Kannapolis, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,418 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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