| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | 1 | 116,559 | 104,889 | 1.71% | 1,798 | 65 | City |
| Kannapolis | 2 | 63,053 | 55,350 | 2.18% | 1,796 | 35 | City |
| Harrisburg | 3 | 21,106 | 18,937 | 1.75% | 1,682 | 13 | Town |
| Midland | 4 | 5,240 | 4,707 | 1.73% | 393 | 13 | Town |
| Mount Pleasant | 5 | 1,845 | 1,673 | 1.6% | 509 | 4 | Town |
| Red Cross | 6 | 860 | 765 | 1.78% | 227 | 4 | Town |
Concord is the largest city in Cabarrus County, with a population of 116,559.
Red Cross is the smallest city in Cabarrus County, with a population of 860.
There are 6 cities in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.