Concord, North Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Concord, North Carolina is 106,518 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest city in North Carolina. The median household income is $84,752, the median home value is $327,600, and the median age is 36.2.

The population has grown 41.3% since 2010 (79,571 → 112,395).

106,518

Population

1646

People / sq mi

$84,752

Median Income

$327,600

Median Home Value

Concord covers 64.7 sq mi of land at 1646 people per square mile.

About Concord, NC

Concord is a city in North Carolina with a population of 106,518. It ranks #10 among cities in North Carolina by population. The median age is 36.2, younger than the national median. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

The median household income in Concord is $84,752, above the US median of $74,580. 6.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $327,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,365. The homeownership rate of 66.4% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Concord reflects 41.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 16.0% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.8 minutes each way.

Concord city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Concord city had a population of 79,571 in 2010 and 112,395 in 2024, a 41.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 112,395 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.51%.

112,395

Population (2024)

79,571

Population (2010)

112,395

Peak (2024)

2.51%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	79,571	-	-	estimate
2011	80,725	+1,154	+1.45%	estimate
2012	82,134	+1,409	+1.75%	estimate
2013	83,416	+1,282	+1.56%	estimate
2014	85,395	+1,979	+2.37%	estimate
2015	87,490	+2,095	+2.45%	estimate
2016	89,763	+2,273	+2.60%	estimate
2017	92,164	+2,401	+2.67%	estimate
2018	94,192	+2,028	+2.20%	estimate
2019	96,341	+2,149	+2.28%	estimate
2020	104,913	+8,572	+8.90%	estimate
2021	107,051	+2,138	+2.04%	estimate
2022	108,795	+1,744	+1.63%	estimate
2023	110,401	+1,606	+1.48%	estimate
2024	112,395	+1,994	+1.81%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	54.7%
Black or African American	22.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$84,752

Median Household Income

$40,763

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$327,600

Median Home Value

$1,365

Median Rent

66.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.3%

High School+

41.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.7%

Drive Alone

72.5%

Public Transit

16.0%

Work From Home

27.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

38.7%

Foreign Born

81.0%

Non-English at Home

6.2%

Veterans

9.9%

With Disability

91.7%

Health Insurance

96.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	20.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	12.1%
Information	11.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.6%
Manufacturing	8.4%
Construction	7.5%
Retail Trade	5.6%
Public Administration	3.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	3.2%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.8%
Agriculture & Mining	0.6%

Largest cities in North Carolina

Charlotte (886,283)Raleigh (470,763)Greensboro (298,564)Durham (288,465)Winston-Salem (250,887)Fayetteville (209,692)Cary (176,686)Wilmington (118,578)High Point (115,263)Asheville (94,369)View all North Carolina cities →

Largest counties in North Carolina

Wake County (1,151,009)Mecklenburg County (1,130,906)Guilford County (542,987)Forsyth County (386,740)Cumberland County (336,749)

Part of North Carolina

North Carolina demographic profile All North Carolina data →

Metro areas in North Carolina

Charlotte (2,712,818)Virginia Beach (1,782,590)Raleigh (1,449,594)Greensboro (779,894)Winston (683,637)Durham (594,291)Wilmington (440,578)Asheville (410,817)All US metros →

City rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Concord, North Carolina has a population of 106,518 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest city in North Carolina.

The median household income in Concord, North Carolina is $84,752, with 6.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Concord, North Carolina is $327,600, with median monthly rent at $1,365 and a homeownership rate of 66.4%.

The median age in Concord, North Carolina is 36.2 years. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

The population has grown 41.3% since 2010 (79,571 → 112,395).