State
County
Land Area (mi²)
63.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,584.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.18%
Growth Since 2010
27.28%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
2,724,750
World Population Review
Concord, North Carolina Population 2021
100,639
Concord is a city located in Cabarrus County North Carolina. With a 2020 population of 100,639, it is the 10th largest city in North Carolina and the 321st largest city in the United States . Concord is currently growing at a rate of 2.18% annually and its population has increased by 27.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 79,066 in 2010. Concord reached it's highest population of 100,639 in 2021. Spanning over 64 miles, Concord has a population density of 1,585 people per square mile.
The average household income in Concord is $88,652 with a poverty rate of 10.62%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $963 per month, and the median house value is $206,600. The median age in Concord is 36.8 years, 35.3 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
Concord Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Concord was:
- White: 64.82%
- Black or African American: 21.63%
- Other race: 5.47%
- Asian: 4.82%
- Two or more races: 2.66%
- Native American: 0.51%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.08%
The current population of Concord, North Carolina is 100,639 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 94,192.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 79,066.
Concord, North Carolina Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,724,750 | 43,930 | 1.61% |
| 2020 | 2,680,820 | 43,940 | 1.64% |
| 2019 | 2,636,880 | 43,930 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 2,592,950 | 42,580 | 1.64% |
| 2017 | 2,550,370 | 50,670 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 2,499,700 | 51,800 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2,447,900 | 47,420 | 1.94% |
| 2014 | 2,400,480 | 41,820 | 1.74% |
| 2013 | 2,358,660 | 39,990 | 1.70% |
| 2012 | 2,318,670 | 37,440 | 1.61% |
| 2011 | 2,281,230 | 31,110 | 1.36% |
| 2010 | 2,250,120 | 0.00% |
Concord Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59,624 | 64.82% |
| Black or African American | 19,893 | 21.63% |
| Some Other Race | 5,034 | 5.47% |
| Asian | 4,432 | 4.82% |
| Two or More Races | 2,450 | 2.66% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 469 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 78 | 0.08% |
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Concord Population by Race
Concord Population Pyramid $2021
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Concord Population by Age
Concord Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 32,528 | 2.79 | 67.7 |
| Married | 17,444 | 3.39 | 84.4 |
| Non Family | 9,330 | 1.23 | 50.2 |
| Female | 4,236 | 3.52 | 43.5 |
| Male | 1,518 | 3.4 | 50.7 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
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Concord Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,661 | 4.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,685 | 6.06% |
| High School Graduate | 13,903 | 22.86% |
| Some College | 12,708 | 20.90% |
| Associates Degree | 5,051 | 8.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,251 | 23.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,547 | 14.06% |
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Concord Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Concord Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38,833 | 36,245 | 15,329 |
| Black | 12,763 | 10,954 | 3,572 |
| Hispanic | 5,506 | 3,511 | 1,095 |
| Asian | 3,071 | 3,042 | 2,481 |
| Other Race | 2,105 | 1,146 | 290 |
| 2+ Races | 1,001 | 956 | 391 |
| Native American | 313 | 178 | 47 |
| Islander | 78 | 78 | 68 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 87.18%.
Concord Educational Attainment by Race
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$42,412
Average Earnings
$49,869
Average Male
$36,015
Average Female
Concord Earnings by Educational Attainment
Concord Language by Age
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Concord Language
83.35% of Concord residents speak only English, while 16.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.45% of the population.
Concord Language
Concord Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53,305 | 3,591 | 6.74% |
| Black | 19,565 | 2,782 | 14.22% |
| Hispanic | 11,583 | 2,700 | 23.31% |
| Other | 4,908 | 1,825 | 37.18% |
| Multiple | 2,430 | 327 | 13.46% |
| Asian | 4,431 | 120 | 2.71% |
| Native | 462 | 19 | 4.11% |
10.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.88%
Male Poverty Rate
12.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Concord
The race most likely to be in poverty in Concord is Other, with 37.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Concord is Asian, with 2.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.27%.
Concord Poverty
Concord Poverty Rate by Education
Concord Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Concord Married by Age and Sex
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Concord Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Concord Marital Status by Race
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Concord Marital Status
Concord Veterans by War
Concord Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,856 | 8.48% |
| Black | 549 | 3.73% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 53 | 1.68% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 4.13% |
| Native American | 47 | 14.16% |
Concord Veterans by Race
Concord Veterans by Education
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5.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
Concord Veterans by Education
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69.8%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Concord Employment by Age
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Concord Employment by Race
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Concord Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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89.20%
Native Born
10.80%
Foreign Born
5.96%
Non Citizen
4.84%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.20% of Concord residents were born in the United States, with 47.66% having been born in North Carolina. 5.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Concord Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 100,639 | 2,149 | 2.18% |
| 2020 | 98,490 | 2,149 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 96,341 | 2,149 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 94,192 | 2,028 | 2.20% |
| 2017 | 92,164 | 2,401 | 2.67% |
| 2016 | 89,763 | 2,273 | 2.60% |
| 2015 | 87,490 | 2,095 | 2.45% |
| 2014 | 85,395 | 1,979 | 2.37% |
| 2013 | 83,416 | 1,282 | 1.56% |
| 2012 | 82,134 | 1,409 | 1.75% |
| 2011 | 80,725 | 1,154 | 1.45% |
| 2010 | 79,571 | 23,594 | 3.58% |
| 2000 | 55,977 | 28,630 | 7.43% |
| 1990 | 27,347 | 10,405 | 4.90% |
| 1980 | 16,942 | -1,522 | -0.86% |
| 1970 | 18,464 | 665 | 0.37% |
| 1960 | 17,799 | 1,313 | 0.77% |
| 1950 | 16,486 | 914 | 0.57% |
| 1940 | 15,572 | 3,752 | 2.80% |
| 1930 | 11,820 | 1,917 | 1.79% |
| 1920 | 9,903 | 1,188 | 1.29% |
| 1910 | 8,715 | 805 | 0.97% |
| 1900 | 7,910 | 3,571 | 6.19% |
| 1890 | 4,339 | 0.00% |