Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Kannapolis, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

57,890

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.5%32,113

Black

21.9%12,695

Hispanic/Latino

13.4%7,784

Two or More

5.4%3,126

Asian

3.2%1,825

Other

0.4%225

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%88

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%34

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%1,499

High School Diploma

23.4%9,490

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%3,220

Some College (1+ yr)

15.9%6,451

Associate's Degree

9.7%3,957

Bachelor's Degree

19.1%7,757

Master's Degree

8.2%3,323

Professional Degree

1.9%760

Doctorate

0.6%225

HS or Higher

90.3%

BA or Higher

29.7%

Graduate+

10.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$276,400

Median Renti

$1,319

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.6%14,777

Renter-Occupied

34.4%7,732

Total Units

25,395

Homeownership

65.6%

Vacancy Rate

11.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%428

$50K–$100K

6.1%902

$100K–$150K

6.8%998

$150K–$200K

9.1%1,344

$200K–$300K

31.8%4,701

$300K–$500K

29.6%4,377

$500K–$1M

12.6%1,869

$1M+

1.1%158

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

578

$750–$1,000

1,091

$1,000–$1,250

1,632

$1,250–$1,500

1,201

$1,500–$2,000

1,803

$2,000+

1,007

Year Built

2020 or later

5.1%1,307

2010–2019

19.2%4,870

2000–2009

16.3%4,149

1990–1999

8.7%2,215

1980–1989

6.4%1,628

1970–1979

7.1%1,813

1960–1969

7.3%1,864

1950–1959

11.7%2,977

1940–1949

7.4%1,873

1939 or earlier

10.6%2,699

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55.9%12,581

Utility Gas

40.7%9,168

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%526

Fuel Oil

0.6%143

No Fuel

0.2%48

Wood

0.2%39

Solar

0%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,836

Mean Household Incomei

$94,585

Per Capita Incomei

$37,838

Poverty Ratei

12.5%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

31,250

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%1,097

$10K–$15K

3.5%798

$15K–$20K

3.1%699

$20K–$25K

2.2%499

$25K–$30K

2.7%614

$30K–$35K

4.5%1,014

$35K–$40K

4%899

$40K–$45K

4.6%1,041

$45K–$50K

3%670

$50K–$60K

8.3%1,878

$60K–$75K

10.2%2,296

$75K–$100K

15%3,376

$100K–$125K

12.1%2,725

$125K–$150K

6.1%1,366

$150K–$200K

7.9%1,787

$200K+

7.8%1,750

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

691

Residentsi

1,645

Avg. Tenant Renti

$379/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing95 homes91% occupied$408/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8324 homes94% occupied$362/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC38 homes98% occupied$453/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,836/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

80.2%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

16.8%

Low income$37K–$59K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

88.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

68.5% of subsidized households are minority

8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,5869.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,105

India

510

Philippines

186

United Kingdom

147

Guatemala

107

Korea

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

29,529

Avg. Commutei

26.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

29,916

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,525(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.1%Insured

8.9%Uninsured