Kannapolis, NC β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Rowan County Β· North Carolina

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Kannapolis based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Kannapolis
National Avg
North Carolina Avg
Population: 69Income: 47Home Value: 25Safety: 100Education: 28Median Age: 63Climate: 50Cost of Living: 57

Quick Stats

Population

56,470

2023 ACS

Median Income

$70,691

2023

Median Home Value

$245,500

2023

Median Rent

$1,168

2023

Median Age

37.7

Unemployment

4.7%

Cost of Living Index

113.1

100 = national avg

Kannapolis is a city in Rowan County, North Carolina, with a population of 56,470 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Kannapolis is one of the communities in North Carolina.

The median household income in Kannapolis is $70,691, and the median home value is $245,500. The cost of living index is 113.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,168 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, and the median age is 37.7 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

56,470

Male

28,836

51.1%

Female

27,634

48.9%

Median Age

37.7

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

19.4%

High School or Higher

39.2%

Foreign Born

7.6%

Veterans

6.2%

Married

41.3%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.563

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

59.4%

Foreign Born

7.6%

White
59.4%
Black
23.9%
Asian
2.3%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More
8.8%
Other
5.3%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

12.4%

6,997 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

87.6%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
3,534 (50.5%)
Puerto Rican
1,324 (18.9%)
Cuban
217 (3.1%)
Dominican
259 (3.7%)
Salvadoran
221 (3.2%)
Guatemalan
128 (1.8%)
Colombian
114 (1.6%)
Honduran
551 (7.9%)
Ecuadorian
93 (1.3%)
Peruvian
39 (0.6%)
Other Hispanic
519 (7.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
554 (42.3%)
Chinese
359 (27.4%)
Filipino
166 (12.7%)
Vietnamese
30 (2.3%)
Korean
115 (8.8%)
Japanese
28 (2.1%)
Laotian
2 (0.2%)
Other Asian
58 (4.4%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
1 (0.6%)
Chamorro
109 (66.5%)
Other Pacific Islander
52 (31.7%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
22 (95.7%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

52,864

English Only

87.4%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

4,944 speakers

Limited English

4.1%

Language Distribution

Spanish
4,944 (9.4%)
Other Asian
426 (0.8%)
Other Indo-European
343 (0.6%)
Chinese
278 (0.5%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
242 (0.5%)
Tagalog
166 (0.3%)
German
117 (0.2%)
Other Languages
98 (0.2%)
Arabic
36 (0.1%)
Slavic Languages
33 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

95.9%

Limited English Proficiency

4.1%

Spanish
37.3% limited English
Other Asian
17.6% limited English
Other Indo-European
5.0% limited English
Chinese
37.8% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
28.5% limited English
Tagalog
40.4% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,512

6.2% of population

Disability Rate

17.9%

627 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$44,730

Unemployment Rate

10.9%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
19.6%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
22.8%
Vietnam
27.3%
Korea
1.5%
World War II
0.9%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
10.3%
35-54
36.0%
55-64
17.1%
65-74
23.8%
75+
12.8%

Male Veterans

3,133

89.2%

Female Veterans

379

10.8%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$44,730

Non-Veteran Income

$37,346

Difference

$7,384

19.8% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

627

Without Disability

2,885

Disability Rate

17.9%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

32,123

#1 Ancestry

American

13.7% (7,751)

#2 Ancestry

German

10.3% (5,802)

#3 Ancestry

English

8.9% (5,041)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
13.7%
German
10.3%
English
8.9%
Irish
6.9%
Italian
3.9%
Sub-Saharan African
2.2%
Scottish
2.1%
Scotch-Irish
1.4%
Polish
1.3%
Dutch
1.1%
European
1.1%
French
1.0%
Swedish
0.4%
Arab
0.3%
West Indian
0.3%
Hungarian
0.3%
Welsh
0.3%
Russian
0.2%
British
0.2%
Norwegian
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

20,908

Family Households

14,500

69.4%

Married Couples

10,638

50.9%

Non-Family Households

6,408

30.6%

Single Mother Households

3,160

15.1%

Single Father Households

702

3.4%

Living Alone

5,004

23.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

11,895

In Married Couple

7,639

64.2%

With Single Mother

3,870

32.5%

With Single Father

386

3.2%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$84,144

Married Couple Income

$98,631

Single Mother Income

$51,139

Single Father Income

$48,443

Avg Family Size

2.7

Avg Non-Family Size

2.5

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,037

Grandparents Responsible

221

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$70,691

-3% vs national

Per Capita Income

$34,271

-8% vs national

Poverty Rate

12.2%

-11% vs national

Gini Index

0.4335

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.7%

-10% vs national

SNAP Recipients

12.4%

of households

How Kannapolis Compares

Kannapolis vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Kannapolis is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
15.3%
$25-50K
20.1%
$50-75K
17.3%
$75-100K
16.5%
$100-150K
16.0%
$150-200K
7.0%
$200K+
7.7%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.7%

-19% vs NC avg

Labor Force

29,291

Employed

27,870

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

19.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

39.2%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.7

Work from Home

12.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

113.1

100 = national avg

+13.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$49,744

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$117,578

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
125.6
Food
104.0
Transportation
108.1
Healthcare
103.2
Utilities
107.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$958

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,196

per month

The median household income in Kannapolis, NC is $70,691, which is 3.5% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $34,271. The poverty rate of 12.2% is lower than the NC state average of 16.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4335, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, compared to the state average of 5.8%. The labor force is 29,291. 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 77.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 113.1, which is 13.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 125.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $49,744 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$303,500

Median List Price

$319,990

Price Per Sq Ft

$205

Days on Market

72

Active Inventory

254

Months of Supply

4.9

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$273,114

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,581

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

15.4%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

19.7%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.8%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
15.4%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
19.7%
Listings with Price Drops
37.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 0.3%List Price ↓ 1.5%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

52

New Listings

85

Homes Sold ↓ 39.5%New Listings ↓ 22.7%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$205

Median List $/SF

$213

Sale $/SF ↓ 0.5%List $/SF ↑ 2.9%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Kannapolis, NC? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, home prices have risen 496.1% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 163.1%. The 10-year growth rate is 132.0%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 63.8%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 7.6%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC housing market rather than Kannapolis alone.

40yr ↑ 496.1%20yr ↑ 163.1%10yr ↑ 132%5yr ↑ 63.8%2yr ↑ 7.6%Q1 1977 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Kannapolis vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Kannapolis is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$245,500

Median Rent

$1,168

Total Housing Units

23,969

Vacancy Rate

12.8%

Owner Occupied

65.4%

Renter Occupied

34.6%

Median Property Tax

$2,167

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,182

Housing Types

Single Family
79.2%
Multi-Family
17.4%
Mobile Home
3.5%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,167

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.88%

of home value

Median Home Value

$245,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,461

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,167) by the median home value ($245,500). In Kannapolis, NC, this works out to an effective rate of 0.88%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Kannapolis, NC is $303,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 72 days on the market. 15.4% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.9 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $205. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,581/month. About 65.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1985. There are 23,969 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,167. The effective tax rate is 0.88%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.68

per 1,000 residents

-35% vs national

Property Crime Rate

17.85

per 1,000 residents

+4% vs national

Total Crimes

1,186

2024

Violent Clearance

57%

cases solved

Property Clearance

27%

cases solved

YoY Change

-25.9%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Kannapolis Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Kannapolis vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Kannapolis is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 21.3%Property ↓ 18.9%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Kannapolis police solve 83% of murder cases but only 6% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent60.1083.3%
RapeViolent200.3365.0%
RobberyViolent140.2335.7%
Aggravated AssaultViolent621.0256.5%
BurglaryProperty1222.0123.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty83013.6730.8%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1322.176.1%

Kannapolis, NC reported 102 violent crimes and 1,084 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.68 per 1,000 residents is 35.4% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 57% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 830 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 40.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241021,0841.6817.85
20231281,1232.2719.88
20221091,1391.9620.53
20211401,2272.6423.13
20201261,4732.4328.42
20191321,1542.6022.75
20181229682.4519.46
2017909801.8520.10
20161189362.5219.97
2015981,0112.1322.02

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

82.9

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

83.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

42.9

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

48.8

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

20

Public Assistance

$2.6M

Individual Assistance

$3.6M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

9 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $2.8M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm β†’Winter StormJan 2026β€”β€”
Tropical Storm Helene β†’Tropical StormSep 2024$58K$479K
Tropical Storm Debby β†’Tropical StormAug 2024$129Kβ€”
Hurricane Ian β†’HurricaneOct 2022β€”β€”
Tropical Storm Eta β†’Severe StormMar 2021β€”β€”
Hurricane Isaias β†’HurricaneAug 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$201K$3.1M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Hurricane Dorian β†’HurricaneSep 2019β€”β€”
Hurricane Florence β†’HurricaneSep 2018$792Kβ€”
Hurricane Florence β†’HurricaneSep 2018β€”β€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Ice Storm β†’Severe Ice StormDec 2002$1.4Mβ€”
Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… β†’HurricaneSep 1999β€”β€”
Hurricane Floyd Emergency Declarations β†’HurricaneSep 1999β€”β€”
Blizzard of 96 β†’SnowstormJan 1996β€”β€”
Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm β†’SnowstormMar 1993β€”β€”
Hurricane Hugo β†’HurricaneSep 1989β€”β€”
Drought β†’DroughtAug 1977β€”β€”
Drought & Freezing β†’SnowstormMar 1977β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 21 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

65

Total Claims Paid

$1,144,961

Avg Claim Payout

$17,615

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

2

Federal Funding

$425,158

Properties Protected

2

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.33

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine1$400,000
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$25,158

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Kannapolis has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 65 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,608,448 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,565,059 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.3%

near the national average

Depression Rate

24.9%

1.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.9%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.4%

1.8pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.2%

Arthritis

26.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

18.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.9%

Loneliness

33.6%

Lack of Support

24.0%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

33.6%

Mobility

14.5%

Cognitive

16.4%

Hearing

6.9%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

9.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Kannapolis has an obesity rate of 36.3%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 12.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.2 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.7 mi

Carolinas Medical Center-North...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast9.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Atrium Health University City12.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center13.4 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center15.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center16.4 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

57,859

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF54,7570
SHILOH CHURCH ROAD S/D3,1020

There are 2 water systems serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

77.6%

-1% vs national

Public Transit

0.1%

-86% vs national

Work From Home

12.2%

+31% vs national

Carpool

9.1%

Walk / Bike

0.2%

combined

How Kannapolis's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

6

2023

6-Year Avg

7

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

2

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

6

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202366021
202236000
202188030
2020910150
201944100
201855010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Kannapolis, NC covers travel times and transportation modes. 77.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.2% work from home, which is above the NC state average of 9.4%. 9.1% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 6 traffic fatalities from 6 fatal crashes. 2 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.2%

of households

No Internet

8.7%

of households

Total Households

20,908

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.2%
Cellular Data Plan
77.0%
Satellite
6.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.8%
No Internet Access
8.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.8%

of households

Smartphone

88.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.2%

of households

Tablet

56.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.8%
Smartphone
88.5%
Desktop / Laptop
79.2%
Tablet
56.3%
Smartphone Only
9.6%
No Computer
6.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.1Β’

per kWh

-23% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.6Β’

per kWh

-29% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.8Β’

per kWh

-30% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$144

residential

-1% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

17% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in North Carolina averages 14.1Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $144. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Kannapolis vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

57,859

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
KANNAPOLIS, CITY OFCommunitySurface water54,7570
SHILOH CHURCH ROAD S/DCommunityPurchased surface water3,1020

89.2% of households in Kannapolis have broadband internet access. 75.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.7% of households have no internet access. 9.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 57,859 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Kannapolis is located in Rowan County, NC. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Kannapolis.

Election Overview

Source: Rowan County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

23,788

31.6%

GOP Votes

50,807

67.5%

Total Votes

75,236

Margin

R+35.9%

Shift from 2020

R+0.3pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+35.9%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202423,78850,80775,23631.6%67.5%R+35.9
202023,11449,29773,40831.5%67.2%R+35.7
201619,20842,38863,07830.4%67.2%R+36.8

In the 2024 presidential election, Rowan County recorded 75,236 total votes. Republicans won the county with 67.5% of the vote compared to 31.6% for Democrats, a margin of R+35.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.3pp from the previous election.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

189

Total Assets

$11.3M

Total Income

$22.6M

Per 10K Residents

33.5

nonprofits

-28.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

3

Median Assets

$141K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
53
Human Services
15
Education
13
Recreation & Sports
10
Arts & Culture
7
Animal-Related
7
Health Care
6
Mental Health
6
Youth Development
5
Philanthropy
5
Environment
3
Housing & Shelter
3
Voluntary Health
2
Crime & Legal
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Community Improvement
2
Employment
1
Public Safety
1
Public Benefit
1
85.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $9.6M of $11.3M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Kannapolis

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
SALANT FAMILY FOUNDATION TR EU R SALANT REV TR UAD 102009β€”$3.6M$784K2021
BIG ELM RETIREMENT CENTER INCβ€”$1.3M$533K1980
CABARRUS COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDRENEducation$1.1M$3.7M1998
ALTAR GLOBAL INCReligion$836K$989K2023
THE FIREFIGHTERS BURNED CHILDREN FUND INCHealth Care$720K$305K1992
OPERATION HOMELESS INCHuman Services$526K$56K2015
LETMEINTRODUCEYOUReligion$448K$180K2017
THE CIRCE INSTITUTE INCEducation$407K$2.1M2004
TOGETHER FOR ISRAEL INCReligion$355K$868K2008
DAVID H MURDOCK RESEARCH INSTITUTEFood & Agriculture$338K$9.7M2009
ALIVE MINISTRIES INCβ€”$331K$294K1988
ASSOCIATION FOR THE TEACHING OF BIBLE IN KANNAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLSEducation$211K$145K1972
GLOW MISSIONYouth Development$208K$738K2017
BETHEL ENRICHMENT CENTER INCORPORATEDEducation$205K$377K2014
KOLOFF FOR CHRIST MINISTRIESHuman Services$141K$44K2019
CHARLOTTE COCKER RESCUE OF NC INCAnimal-Related$103K$161K2010
AYA HOUSE INCCrime & Legal$98K$688K2022
SHIELD A BADGE WITH PRAYER MINISTRIESReligion$94K$55K2008
KREITZERS CRITTER CORRAL PUPPYRESCUEAnimal-Related$74K$144K2008
POLLUTION DETECTIVES INCEnvironment$72K$49K2017
KANNAPOLIS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INCEducation$36K$94K1996
CABARRUS PUBLIC HEALTH INTERESTHealth Care$29K$119K2006
TINH TAM BUDDHIST MEDITATION TEMPLEReligion$25K$46K2010
BRIDE MADE READY MINISTRIESReligion$25K$100K2022
THE STUDIOHuman Services$15K$235K2022
HEDRICK PROJECTEnvironment$14K$17K2022
SIMS TRAINING AND WELLNESS CENTER INCMental Health$4K$175K2014
CARE A LOT ADULT DAY CAREHealth Care$1β€”2024
THE AJ HARRIS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMYHuman Services$1β€”2022

Kannapolis, NC has 189 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $11.3M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 53 organizations. 3 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 33.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

134

Total Approved

$67.4M

Jobs Supported

1,326

Per 10K Residents

23.7

SBA loans

-76.4% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

53

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

23 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)88% of all loans

Loans

118

Total Amount

$55.0M

Avg Loan

$466,118

Median Loan

$150,000

SBA Guaranteed

$40.7M(74%)

Jobs Supported

1,110

50412% of all loans

Loans

16

Total Amount

$12.4M

Avg Loan

$777,313

Median Loan

$474,500

7(a) β€” 88%504 β€” 12%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

26

19% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$12.1M

18% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$465,381

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade22 loans
NAICS 44
$14.9M
Accommodation & Food Services19 loans
NAICS 72
$14.0M
Professional & Technical Services13 loans
NAICS 54
$4.6M
Construction12 loans
NAICS 23
$3.3M
Other Services12 loans
NAICS 81
$7.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Cannon Pharmacy - Main2$5.0M
Pinnacle Independent Rx Inc.3$4.8M
Grayson O Company3$3.1M
Dong Buffet Inc.1$2.9M
Aumba Corporation1$2.8M
Weaver & Mcguire Amusement Co. Inc.2$2.3M
Rosser Holdings Llc1$1.9M
Rosser Holdings, Llc1$1.8M
Microtel Inn& Suites.1$1.7M
Carpet Connection of Cabarrus County Inc.1$1.6M

Kannapolis, NC has received 134 SBA loans totaling $67.4M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 118 loans (88% of the total), supporting 1,110 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 16 loans totaling $12.4M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Kannapolis is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 23 loans. That works out to 23.7 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

8

Total Population

277,244

Avg Median Income

$81,096

Avg Home Value

$300,300

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
2802315,255$62,064$209,700$94246.5
2802557,510$79,271$264,100$1,223108.4
2802779,429$89,101$341,900$1,43369.0
2803621,824$144,920$579,100$1,70923.4
2808129,071$69,167$257,300$1,08030.3
2808328,474$60,563$194,300$1,12020.0
280882,819$56,958$225,500$7512.8
2811542,862$86,724$330,500$1,19374.6

Kannapolis, NC has 8 ZIP codes with a combined population of 277,244. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $81,096. The average median home value is $300,300. The average median monthly rent is $1,181.

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