Concord is a city located in Cabarrus County North Carolina. Concord has a 2024 population of 111,863. Concord is currently growing at a rate of 1.58% annually and its population has increased by 6.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 104,885 in 2020.
The average household income in Concord is $107,281 with a poverty rate of 7.52%. The median age in Concord is 37.3 years: 35 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Concord was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61,338 | 58.23% |
| Black or African American | 23,368 | 22.18% |
| Other race | 7,466 | 7.09% |
| Two or more races | 6,674 | 6.34% |
| Asian | 6,291 | 5.97% |
| Native American | 176 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 36,205 | 2.87 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Married | 18,858 | 3.44 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 10,734 | 1.25 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Female | 5,093 | 3.94 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Male | 1,520 | 3.72 | 66 | 34 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
69.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,719 | 5.36% |
| Associates Degree | 5,940 | 8.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18,422 | 26.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,908 | 14.28% |
| High School Graduate | 16,063 | 23.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,401 | 3.46% |
| Some College | 12,932 | 18.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41,146 | 38,952 | 17,675 |
| Black | 14,944 | 13,684 | 4,775 |
| Hispanic | 7,560 | 5,029 | 1,882 |
| Asian | 4,278 | 4,108 | 3,390 |
| Other Race | 3,639 | 1,930 | 607 |
| 2+ Races | 3,053 | 2,731 | 1,069 |
| Native American | 176 | 159 | 12 |
| Islander | 22 | 22 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,241 | $87,035 | $53,414 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,043 | $114,265 | $59,256 |
| High School Graduate | $35,148 | $38,178 | $32,194 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,653 | $40,826 | $26,538 |
| Overall | $50,074 | $57,756 | $42,474 |
| Some College | $42,837 | $47,951 | $36,247 |
$50,074
Average Earnings
$57,756
Average Male
$42,474
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.86% of Concord residents speak only English, while 17.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55,972 | 3,004 | 5.37% |
| Black | 23,022 | 2,316 | 10.06% |
| Hispanic | 14,409 | 1,319 | 9.15% |
| Other | 7,296 | 1,194 | 16.37% |
| Multiple | 6,654 | 796 | 11.96% |
| Native | 176 | 151 | 85.8% |
7.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.63%
Male Poverty Rate
8.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Concord is Native, with 85.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Concord is White, with 5.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.87% |
| High School | 10.62% |
| Some College | 6.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.86% |
| Female Employed | 5.06% |
| Male Employed | 3.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,417 | $126,215 |
| Households | $83,480 | $107,281 |
| Married Families | $119,995 | $146,229 |
| Non Families | $46,102 | $58,905 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,067
Number of Veterans
4,459
Male Veterans
608
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 1,753 |
| Vietnam | 1,248 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,001 |
| Korea | 182 |
| World War II | 46 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,481 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,424 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,010 |
| 75+ | 816 |
| 18 to 34 | 336 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,561 | 7.5% |
| Black | 1,219 | 6.97% |
| Hispanic | 404 | 4.32% |
| 2+ Races | 158 | 3.78% |
| Other Race | 71 | 1.52% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 18 | 10.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.87%
Born in Concord
88.83%
Native Born
11.17%
Foreign Born
5.82%
Non Citizen
5.35%
Naturalized
88.83% of Concord residents were born in the United States, with 47.87% having been born in North Carolina. 5.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 120,587 | 1,745 | 1.47% |
| 2028 | 118,842 | 1,745 | 1.49% |
| 2027 | 117,097 | 1,744 | 1.51% |
| 2026 | 115,353 | 1,745 | 1.54% |
| 2025 | 113,608 | 1,745 | 1.56% |
| 2024 | 111,863 | 1,744 | 1.58% |
| 2023 | 110,119 | 1,426 | 1.31% |
| 2022 | 108,693 | 1,682 | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 107,011 | 2,126 | 2.03% |
| 2020 | 104,885 | 8,652 | 8.99% |
| 2019 | 96,233 | 2,150 | 2.29% |
| 2018 | 94,083 | 1,976 | 2.15% |
| 2017 | 92,107 | 2,353 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 89,754 | 2,280 | 2.61% |
| 2015 | 87,474 | 2,103 | 2.46% |
| 2014 | 85,371 | 1,993 | 2.39% |
| 2013 | 83,378 | 1,282 | 1.56% |
| 2012 | 82,096 | 1,412 | 1.75% |
| 2011 | 80,684 | 1,157 | 1.45% |
| 2010 | 79,527 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 55,977 | 28,630 | 104.69% |
| 1990 | 27,347 | 10,405 | 61.42% |
| 1980 | 16,942 | -1,522 | -8.24% |
| 1970 | 18,464 | 665 | 3.74% |
| 1960 | 17,799 | 1,313 | 7.96% |
| 1950 | 16,486 | 914 | 5.87% |
| 1940 | 15,572 | 3,752 | 31.74% |
| 1930 | 11,820 | 1,917 | 19.36% |
| 1920 | 9,903 | 1,188 | 13.63% |
| 1910 | 8,715 | 805 | 10.18% |
| 1900 | 7,910 | 3,571 | 82.3% |
| 1890 | 4,339 | -116,248 | -96.4% |