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Kannapolis, NC


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Kannapolis, North Carolina

Kannapolis, North Carolina, in Cabarrus county, is 5 miles NW of Concord, North Carolina (center to center) and 21 miles NE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is conveniently located inside the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan area. There are an estimated 36,910 people in Kannapolis.

The People and Families of Kannapolis

In Kannapolis, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kannapolis had a median family income of $42,445.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,410) in Kannapolis. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Kannapolis Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Kannapolis is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Kannapolis, 95% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Kannapolis Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Kannapolis Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Kannapolis, NC

Comparing Kannapolis 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
Senior Citizens85
Racial Diversity78
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men36
Well-Paid Single Women36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty58
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income36
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work48
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone54
Housing Recently Built42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime56

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