Cabarrus County, NC
Cabarrus
America thrives in Cabarrus County. With a diverse business community, and a mix of small and large organizations in industries ranging from bioscience, motorsports, tourism, retail, and food manufacturing, Cabarrus is a county on the rise.
Anchored by Concord, the western part of Cabarrus County is home to a large racing complex, including Charlotte Motor Speedway, which hosts three annual NASCAR Cup Series events. Several major racing teams–Hendrick Motorsports, Roush Fenway Racing, Chip Ganassi Racing, and Stewart-Haas Racing, among others–call Cabarrus County home, part of the motorsports industry that accounts for nearly $6 billion in annual revenue.
Wind-simulated testing facilities by Windshear are recent cutting-edge additions to the motorsports-technology development in the county. Plastics manufacturing, wholesale trade groceries, and telecommunications and broadcasting equipment manufacturing are thriving industries in the county, which is rounded out by Harrisburg, Kannapolis, Midland, and Mt. Pleasant.
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Anchored by Concord, the western part of Cabarrus County is home to a large racing complex, including Charlotte Motor Speedway, which hosts three annual NASCAR Cup Series events. Several major racing teams–Hendrick Motorsports, Roush Fenway Racing, Chip Ganassi Racing, and Stewart-Haas Racing, among others–call Cabarrus County home, part of the motorsports industry that accounts for nearly $6 billion in annual revenue.
Wind-simulated testing facilities by Windshear are recent cutting-edge additions to the motorsports-technology development in the county. Plastics manufacturing, wholesale trade groceries, and telecommunications and broadcasting equipment manufacturing are thriving industries in the county, which is rounded out by Harrisburg, Kannapolis, Midland, and Mt. Pleasant.
REGIONAL BENEFITS
Population
248,158
Population
284,080
2030 Population
38
Median Age
119,459
Labor Force
1,536,696
Regional Labor Force
Income
19.19/hr
Average Wage
$83,654.00
Median Household Income
Education
90.20%
High School Graduation Rate
66.5%
Post Secondary Degree
Education Break Down
19.0%
Some College
9.5%
Associates Degree
24.9%
Bachelor’s
13.1%
Graduate Degree
Education Institutions
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Top 5 Largest Sectors By Employment Percentages
12.6%
Management
10.2%
Administrative
9.3%
Sales
7.6%
Logistics and Distribution
6.8%
Health Care Practitioner
Industry Clusters
Logistics & Distribution
Education
Hospitality and Tourism
Food & Beverage
Business Services
Automotive
Vulcanized and Fired Materials
Major Employers
Atrium Health
Amazon
Corning
Lilly
Fedex
Hendrick Motorsports
Shoe Show
26.3 minutes
Commute Time
Airports
Charlotte International Airport (30-40 minutes)
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
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Cabarrus County Economic Development