6 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | 1 | 116,136 | 104,913 | 1.64% | 1,791 | 65 | City |
| Kannapolis | 2 | 63,097 | 55,369 | 2.08% | 1,797 | 35 | City |
| Harrisburg | 3 | 21,046 | 18,913 | 1.72% | 1,678 | 13 | Town |
| Midland | 4 | 5,199 | 4,682 | 1.68% | 390 | 13 | Town |
| Mount Pleasant | 5 | 1,830 | 1,668 | 1.5% | 505 | 4 | Town |
| Red Cross | 6 | 848 | 760 | 1.8% | 224 | 4 | Town |
Concord is the largest city in Cabarrus County, with a population of 116,136.
Red Cross is the smallest city in Cabarrus County, with a population of 848.
There are 6 cities in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.