The Town FilesCabarrus County, North Carolina
236,133 people. The median home is worth $354,800 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $89,005.
Towns in Cabarrus County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | 105,240 | $353,700 | $86,921 | 36.5 |
| Kannapolis | 53,114 | $276,400 | $73,836 | 36.9 |
| Harrisburg | 18,967 | $478,000 | $148,254 | 40.1 |
| Midland | 4,684 | $369,100 | $101,477 | 38.9 |
| Mount Pleasant | 1,671 | $306,500 | $90,795 | 38.0 |
People and housing
| Cabarrus County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $354,800 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,414 | $969 |
| Median household income | $89,005 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 37.7 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
87,725 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,529 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 532 storm events in Cabarrus County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Cabarrus County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).