Cabarrus County, NC

County

Cities in Cabarrus County

Neighborhoods in Cabarrus County

Deweese / Elheim Pointe

The Vive at Kellswater / Austin Corners

Bridge Pointe / Churchill Farms

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Cabarrus

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

37.9%

Households with Children

37.3%

School Enrollment K-12

29,823

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.0%
School Age (5-17): 19.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.8%
Working Age (35-54): 28.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.8%
Seniors (65+): 13.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.9%
High School / GED: 24.9%
Some College or Associate's: 29.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 37.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 26.7%
Single Parents: 10.6%
Couples & Adults: 35.7%
Living Alone: 27.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%
Asian: 6.2%
Black or African American: 18.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 9.1%
South Asian: 73.4%
Southeast Asian: 15.9%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 1.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 44.2%
Puerto Rican: 14.9%
Cuban: 2.1%
Dominican: 5.3%
Central American: 18.3%
South American: 8.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 61.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 48.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 3.1%
Caribbean: 2.5%
Other Black: 45.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 49.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 38.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 83.4%
Spanish: 9.9%
European & Indo-European: 2.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.2%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.7%
Middle School (5-8): 6.0%
High School (9-12): 6.3%
College / Graduate: 5.0%
Not Enrolled: 74.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources