Concord

City in Cabarrus County, North Carolina

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Concord is a city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, with 105,240 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 705 ft (215 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harrisburg, 5.9 miles S.

About Concord

Concord ( kon-KORD) is the most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, United States, and its county seat. The city had a population of 105,240 at the 2020 census. Concord is the second-most populous city in the Charlotte metropolitan area, tenth-most populous city in North Carolina and 287th-most populous city in the U.S.

The city was a winner of the All-America City Award in 2004. Located near the center of Cabarrus County in the Piedmont region, it is 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Uptown Charlotte. Concord is the home to some of North Carolina's top tourist destinations, including NASCAR's Charlotte Motor Speedway and Concord Mills.

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Living in Concord

Median household income
$86,921
Median home value
$353,700
Median rent
$1,451/mo
Median age
36.5
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Concord, NC population

Concord had 105,240 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census105,240
Density1,622 per sq mi (626 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Concord at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyCabarrus County
TypeCity
Population105,240 (2020)
Land area64.86 sq mi (168.0 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Coordinates35.3921° N, 80.6355° W
ZIP code28027
Official websiteconcordnc.gov
Census code (GEOID)3714100

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Concord

What county is Concord in?

Concord is in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Concord, NC?

105,240 people lived in Concord at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Concord, NC?

The ZIP code of Concord is 28027.

What is the elevation of Concord?

705 feet (215 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Concord?

Harrisburg (5.9 mi), Kannapolis (6.1 mi), Enochville (9.0 mi), Landis (11.2 mi), Mount Pleasant (11.5 mi).

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