Kannapolis is a city in North Carolina with about 56,470 residents. Kannapolis was founded in 1906 and sits in Cabarrus County. The median age is 37.7 and the median household income is $70,691. Homes carry a median value of $245,500, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (56.2%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
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What is the population of Kannapolis, North Carolina?
Kannapolis has a population of about 56,470, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kannapolis?
The median home value in Kannapolis is $245,500, and the median gross rent is $1,168/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Kannapolis safe? What is the crime rate?
Kannapolis Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 227 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Kannapolis face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cabarrus County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, cold wave.
How many schools are in Kannapolis?
Kannapolis has 11 public schools (9 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kannapolis?
Public registry data lists 12 registered sex offenders in or near Kannapolis. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.