Kannapolis, NC Demographics
A map of Kannapolis's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 29,003 | 54.6% |
Black | 11,636 | 21.9% |
Hispanic | 8,462 | 15.9% |
Multiracial | 2,288 | 4.3% |
Asian | 1,301 | 2.4% |
Native American/Other | 424 | 0.8% |
Kannapolis, North Carolina had a population of 53,114 in 2020. It was 54.6% White, 21.9% Black, 2.4% Asian, 15.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kannapolis, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Kannapolis is the 20th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Kannapolis's White Population
29,003 residents of Kannapolis identify as White, or 54.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Kannapolis slightly less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Kannapolis is ranked #531 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Kannapolis is more White than neighboring Concord (52.6% White). Kannapolis is less White than neighboring Enochville (83.2% White), Landis (74.9% White), China Grove (74.7% White), and Harrisburg (55.9% White).
Kannapolis's Black Population
11,636 residents of Kannapolis identify as Black, or 21.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kannapolis roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Kannapolis is ranked #255 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Kannapolis is more Black than neighboring Enochville (2.4% Black), Landis (9.1% Black), Concord (21.8% Black), China Grove (7.4% Black), and Harrisburg (19.5% Black).
Kannapolis's Asian Population
1,301 residents of Kannapolis identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kannapolis roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Kannapolis is ranked #91 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Kannapolis is more Asian than neighboring Enochville (1.1% Asian), Landis (1% Asian), and China Grove (1.5% Asian). Kannapolis is less Asian than neighboring Concord (6.7% Asian), and Harrisburg (13.6% Asian).
Kannapolis's Hispanic Population
8,462 residents of Kannapolis identify as Hispanic, or 15.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kannapolis slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Kannapolis is ranked #88 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Kannapolis is more Hispanic than neighboring Enochville (10.1% Hispanic), Landis (9.6% Hispanic), Concord (13.9% Hispanic), China Grove (12.1% Hispanic), and Harrisburg (6% Hispanic).
Kannapolis's Native American/Other Population
424 residents of Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Kannapolis is ranked #321 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Kannapolis is more Native American/Other than neighboring China Grove (0.7% Native American/Other). Kannapolis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Landis (1.3% Native American/Other).
Kannapolis's Multiracial Population
2,288 residents of Kannapolis identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kannapolis roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Kannapolis is ranked #228 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Kannapolis is more Multiracial than neighboring Enochville (2.4% Multiracial), Landis (4.1% Multiracial), Concord (4.2% Multiracial), China Grove (3.6% Multiracial), and Harrisburg (4.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.