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Concord, North Carolina

Introduction to Concord, North Carolina

Concord, North Carolina, in Cabarrus county, is 19 miles NE of Charlotte, North Carolina.The city is included in the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 55,977 people lived in Concord.

Concord History

The City of Concord was founded in April 1796 and became the county seat of Cabarrus County, which was established in 1792. The Germans, Scotish, and Irish were the area's early settlers. The city was formally incorporated in 1806. Zion Hill A. M. E. Zion Church, the oldest African-American church of Concord, was built in 1859. At that time it was known as Zion Chapel. The city was also home to Scotia Seminary, the historically black women's school, which was established in 1867.

Concord and nearby Attractions

  • Memorial Garden
  • Historic Cabarrus Courthouse Museum
  • Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site
  • Morrow Mountain State Park
  • Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Concord

During your stay in Concord, you can visit the Concord Museum and explore the area’s history. The Beverly Hills Neighborhood Park, Caldwell Community Park, Les Myers Community Park, Hillgrove Filtration Park, Frank Liske Park, and Echo Park are ideal places to spend leisure time. The city also offers several shopping areas such as the Concord Plaza Shopping Center, Concord Parkade Shopping Center, and Carolina Mall.

Concord Transportation

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport can be reached within several minutes.

Concord Higher Education

Barber-Scotia College and Cabarrus College of Health Sciences lie within the city.

High Points

Concord strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 16%Concord Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 17%Concord Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 17%Concord Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 17%Concord People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Concord, NC

Comparing Concord to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity89
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men59
Well-Paid Single Women58
Female Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens42
Age of the Population42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size69

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty68
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work27
Public Transportation Use17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Affordability of Rents72
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime35

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