Cabarrus County's 2026 population is estimated at 253,559, reflecting a 1.73% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Cabarrus County is the 10th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 178,564 and has grown 42% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.7 years
Female: 38.6 years
Male: 36.7 years
There are 176,700 adults, (32,038 of whom are seniors) in Cabarrus County.
Female: 120,298 (50.9%)
Male: 115,835 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Cabarrus County includes 59.12% White, 19.33% Black or African American, 6.85% other race, 6.16% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139,597 | 59.12% |
| Black or African American | 45,644 | 19.33% |
| Two or more races | 19,696 | 8.34% |
| Other race | 16,178 | 6.85% |
| Asian | 14,549 | 6.16% |
| Native American | 437 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.01% |
Cabarrus County 's average per capita income is $52,930. Household income levels show a median of $89,005. The poverty rate stands at 9.27%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $122,517 | $151,922 |
| Families | $106,314 | $134,339 |
| Households | $89,005 | $115,945 |
| Non Families | $48,568 | $62,323 |
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