Population
| Total Population | 179,310 |
| Total Households | 67,937 |
| Average Age | 37.7 |
Age % The Population
| 0-14 years | 21.0% |
| 15-24 years | 12.1% |
| 25-34 years | 12.8% |
| 35-44 years | 15.2% |
| 45-54 years | 15.6% |
| 65+ years | 11.7% |
| 55-64 years | 11.7% |
ESRI 2010
Household Income
| Year | Median HHI | PCI |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $46,166 | $21,121 |
| 2010 | $59,762 | $26,453 |
| 2015 | $68,682 | $29,426 |
ESRI 2010
Workforce Education
| Level | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 18,592 | 15.5% |
| High School Graduate | 36,344 | 30.3% |
| Some College | 26,628 | 22.2% |
| Associates Degree | 11,275 | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19,911 | 16.6% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree | 7,317 | 6.1% |
ESRI 2010
Labor
| Emp. | |
|---|---|
| Labor Force | 83132 |
| Employed | 73828 |
| Unemployed | 9304 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.2% |
NC ESC 2009
Largest Employers
| Largest Employers |
|---|
| Connextions Inc |
| Shoe Show |
| Hendrick Motorsports |
| A C N |
| Roush Fenway Racing |
Charlotte USA regional counties
Employment By Industry
| Industry | Emp. | % Emp. |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Mining | 599 | 0.8% |
| Construction | 6,592 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 9,064 | 12.1% |
| Transportation, Utilities | 4,270 | 5.7% |
| Information | 2,022 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale Trade | 3,521 | 4.7% |
| Retail Trade | 9,214 | 12.3% |
| FIRE | 6,067 | 8.1% |
| Services | 31,086 | 41.5% |
| Public Administration | 2,547 | 3.4% |
ESRI 2010
As Cabarrus County heads into the future, it is poised for sustained growth and development. The county is attractive to businesses with its close proximity to Charlotte and the I-85 corridor, well-trained diversified work force, and its excellent quality of life.
Cabarrus County offers sites and buildings with excellent infrastructure, including well-designed business parks with accessible utilities and easy road access. Cabarrus County is also a tourist destination for hundreds of thousands of race fans attending races at Charlotte Motor Speedway each year.
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Cabarrus Economic Development Ryan McDaniels, CEcD 3003 Dale Earnhardt Blvd Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-782-4000 cabarrusedc.com rmcdaniels@cabarrus.biz |
Charlotte Regional Partnership David Swenson, CEcD 550 South Caldwell St. Suite 760 Charlotte, NC 28202 704-347-6582 charlotteusa.com dswenson@charlotteusa.com |
