Cabarrus County Demographics
A map of Cabarrus County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 133,781 | 59.2% |
Black | 41,687 | 18.5% |
Hispanic | 27,263 | 12.1% |
Asian | 11,933 | 5.3% |
Multiracial | 9,312 | 4.1% |
Native American/Other | 1,828 | 0.8% |
Cabarrus County, North Carolina had a population of 225,804 in 2020. It was 59.2% White, 18.5% Black, 5.3% Asian, 12.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cabarrus County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Cabarrus County is the 10th most populous county of the 100 counties in North Carolina.
Cabarrus County's White Population
133,781 residents of Cabarrus County identify as White, or 59.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Cabarrus County roughly similar to the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Cabarrus County is ranked #66 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Cabarrus County is more White than neighboring Mecklenburg County (44.7% White). Cabarrus County is less White than neighboring Rowan County (68.2% White), Stanly County (77.8% White), Union County (67.6% White), and Iredell County (73.1% White).
Cabarrus County's Black Population
41,687 residents of Cabarrus County identify as Black, or 18.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cabarrus County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Cabarrus County is ranked #46 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Cabarrus County is more Black than neighboring Rowan County (15.5% Black), Stanly County (11.2% Black), Union County (11.1% Black), and Iredell County (11.4% Black). Cabarrus County is less Black than neighboring Mecklenburg County (29.1% Black).
Cabarrus County's Asian Population
11,933 residents of Cabarrus County identify as Asian, or 5.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cabarrus County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Cabarrus County is ranked #5 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Cabarrus County is more Asian than neighboring Rowan County (1% Asian), Stanly County (1.8% Asian), Union County (4% Asian), and Iredell County (2.5% Asian). Cabarrus County is less Asian than neighboring Mecklenburg County (6.4% Asian).
Cabarrus County's Hispanic Population
27,263 residents of Cabarrus County identify as Hispanic, or 12.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cabarrus County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Cabarrus County is ranked #19 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Cabarrus County is more Hispanic than neighboring Rowan County (10.9% Hispanic), Stanly County (4.9% Hispanic), and Iredell County (8.5% Hispanic). Cabarrus County is less Hispanic than neighboring Mecklenburg County (15.2% Hispanic), and Union County (12.6% Hispanic).
Cabarrus County's Native American/Other Population
1,828 residents of Cabarrus County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cabarrus County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Cabarrus County is ranked #39 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Cabarrus County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rowan County (0.7% Native American/Other), Stanly County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Iredell County (0.6% Native American/Other). Cabarrus County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mecklenburg County (0.9% Native American/Other).
Cabarrus County's Multiracial Population
9,312 residents of Cabarrus County identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cabarrus County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Cabarrus County is ranked #16 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Cabarrus County is more Multiracial than neighboring Rowan County (3.8% Multiracial), Stanly County (3.7% Multiracial), Mecklenburg County (3.6% Multiracial), Union County (3.8% Multiracial), and Iredell County (4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.