Unified School District · NC
Kannapolis City Schools
Kannapolis City Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 34,081. The median household income is $61,933 and the median age is 39.3.
34,081
Population
1874
People / sq mi
$61,933
Median Income
39.3
Median Age
Kannapolis City Schools covers 18 sq mi of land at 1874.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 36.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$61,933
Median Household Income
$32,314
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$235,300
Median Home Value
$1,158
Median Rent
65.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.9%
High School+
21.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kannapolis City Schools serves a community with a population of 34,081 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Kannapolis City Schools is $61,933, with a per capita income of $32,314. The poverty rate is 11.0%.
Kannapolis City Schools is 55.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 36.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Kannapolis City Schools, 88.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Kannapolis City Schools is $235,300, with a median rent of $1,158. The homeownership rate is 65.8%.
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Data for Kannapolis City Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3702430).
What distinguishes Kannapolis City Schools is density: among the most densely settled of US school districts, around 1,874 people per square mile. With 34,081 residents, Kannapolis City Schools is a school district in North Carolina.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $61,933, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.0%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $235,300, with typical rent around $1,158.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US school districts: 21.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Kannapolis City Schools: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.