Kannapolis
City in Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Kannapolis is a city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, with 53,114 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 830 ft (253 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Enochville, 3.0 miles NW.
- 53,114residents (2020 Census)
- 830 ftelevation · 253 m
- 35.3 sq miland area · 91.5 km²
- 1,504 / sq mipopulation density
- 28081main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Kannapolis
Kannapolis () is a city in Cabarrus and Rowan counties in North Carolina, northwest of Concord and northeast of Charlotte, and is a suburb in the Charlotte metropolitan area. The city of Kannapolis was incorporated in 1984. The population was 53,114 at the 2020 census, which makes Kannapolis the 19th-most populous city in North Carolina. It is the home of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, the Low-A baseball affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, and it is the hometown of the Earnhardt racing family. It is also the headquarters for the Haas F1 racing team. The center of the city is home to the North Carolina Research Campus, a public-private venture that focuses on food, nutrition, and biotech research.
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Living in Kannapolis
- Median household income
- $73,836
- Median home value
- $276,400
- Median rent
- $1,319/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Kannapolis had 53,114 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 53,114 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,504 per sq mi (581 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kannapolis at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Cabarrus County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 53,114 (2020) |
| Land area | 35.31 sq mi (91.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4799° N, 80.6474° W |
| ZIP codes | 28081, 28083 |
| Official website | ci.kannapolis.nc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3735200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kannapolis
- Enochville3.0 mi NW
- Landis5.6 mi NE
- Concord6.1 mi S
- China Grove7.6 mi NE
- Davidson9.8 mi W
- Harrisburg11.9 mi S
- Mooresville12.4 mi NW
- Faith13.1 mi NE
- Cornelius13.3 mi W
- Huntersville13.4 mi W
- Mount Pleasant13.5 mi SE
- Rockwell14.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kannapolis
What county is Kannapolis in?
Kannapolis is in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Kannapolis, NC?
53,114 people lived in Kannapolis at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kannapolis, NC?
The main ZIP code is 28081. Other ZIP codes: 28083.
What is the elevation of Kannapolis?
830 feet (253 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kannapolis?
Enochville (3.0 mi), Landis (5.6 mi), Concord (6.1 mi), China Grove (7.6 mi), Davidson (9.8 mi).
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