County profile · North Carolina
Cabarrus County, NC market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Cabarrus County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 249,725
- +9.9% since 2020
- Households
- 84,246
- Median household income
- $89,005
- +32.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $354,800
- Jobs located here
- 88,944
- Highest market score
- 87
- Convenience stores, #73 of 2,261 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 249,725 people live in Cabarrus County, in 84,246 households. Population estimates show Cabarrus County grew 9.9% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Cabarrus County is $89,005 a year, 10% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 32.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Cabarrus County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (90).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Cabarrus County are for convenience stores (87), mortgage brokers and lenders (85) and grocery and convenience stores (82). Cabarrus County ranks #73 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
Cabarrus County is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. For its number of households, Cabarrus County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for oil change and quick-lube shops (86% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for mortgage brokers and lenders (53% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Cabarrus County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Cabarrus County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores | 87 | #73 of 2,261 | 60 | 7.1 | $9M | 114 | 10 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 85 | #8 of 887 | 17 | 2.0 | Index only | 208 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 82 | #149 of 2,402 | 135 | 16.0 | $4M | 118 | 46 |
| Gas stations | 81 | #138 of 2,358 | 95 | 11.3 | $2.8M | 118 | 79 |
| Insurance agencies | 79 | #241 of 2,272 | 86 | 10.2 | $2.6M | 210 | 78 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 78 | #89 of 1,461 | 27 | 3.2 | $3.2M | 124 | 19 |
| Laundromats | 77 | #90 of 785 | 10 | 1.2 | $17.6M | 141 | 5 |
| Pest control | 76 | #45 of 699 | 11 | 1.3 | $12.4M | 122 | 11 |
| Property management | 74 | #94 of 910 | 12 | 1.4 | Index only | 207 | 41 |
| Grocery stores | 74 | #321 of 2,070 | 49 | 5.8 | $11M | 119 | 36 |
| Pet businesses | 73 | #194 of 2,200 | 83 | 9.9 | $1M | 117 | 57 |
| Pizza | 73 | #215 of 2,090 | 51 | 6.1 | $7M | 137 | 184 |
| Pet stores | 72 | #134 of 974 | 11 | 1.3 | $7.7M | 171 | 11 |
| Veterinarians | 72 | #241 of 1,485 | 31 | 3.7 | $2.7M | 101 | 27 |
| Electricians | 70 | #161 of 1,160 | 19 | 2.3 | $14.1M | 118 | 74 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 70 | #251 of 1,493 | 46 | 5.5 | $3M | 102 | 96 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 69 | #405 of 2,405 | 381 | 45.2 | $931K | 140 | 181 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 67 | #482 of 2,405 | 736 | 87.4 | $482K | 130 | 429 |
| Barbershops | 66 | #311 of 1,356 | 36 | 4.3 | $2.3M | 123 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 66 | #374 of 1,611 | 52 | 6.2 | $895K | 89 | 46 |
| Dry cleaners | 64 | #123 of 507 | 10 | 1.2 | $17.6M | 112 | 9 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 64 | #475 of 2,063 | 80 | 9.5 | $4.4M | 120 | 61 |
| Physical therapy | 63 | #372 of 1,422 | 40 | 4.7 | $2.6M | 107 | 30 |
| Tire shops | 63 | #450 of 1,530 | 35 | 4.2 | $2.4M | 98 | 15 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 63 | #623 of 2,222 | 115 | 13.7 | $3.1M | 101 | 184 |
| Roofing and gutters | 62 | #335 of 1,177 | 42 | 5.0 | $6.4M | 76 | 16 |
| Funeral homes | 62 | #442 of 1,472 | 17 | 2.0 | $633K | 93 | 10 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 61 | #472 of 1,771 | 88 | 10.4 | $1.6M | 93 | 157 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 61 | #518 of 1,889 | 79 | 9.4 | $4.5M | 108 | 67 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 60 | #437 of 1,327 | 27 | 3.2 | $3.2M | 103 | 25 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 60 | #498 of 1,707 | 59 | 7.0 | $4.5M | 96 | 112 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 59 | #111 of 325 | 6 | 0.7 | $17.2M | 70 | 4 |
| Gyms | 59 | #563 of 1,792 | 57 | 6.8 | $1.3M | 101 | 38 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 58 | #228 of 777 | 14 | 1.7 | $5.3M | 132 | 38 |
| Home repair trades | 57 | #707 of 2,057 | 120 | 14.2 | $2.2M | 92 | 202 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 57 | #783 of 2,087 | 109 | 12.9 | $1.6M | 127 | 127 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 57 | #821 of 2,210 | 152 | 18.0 | $1.2M | 131 | 141 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 55 | #556 of 1,302 | 32 | 3.8 | $3.2M | 103 | 21 |
| Chiropractors | 55 | #594 of 1,490 | 43 | 5.1 | $2.4M | 100 | 32 |
| Car washes and detailing | 55 | #602 of 1,451 | 38 | 4.5 | $2.2M | 89 | 17 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 54 | #872 of 2,088 | 122 | 14.5 | $613K | 93 | 59 |
| House cleaning | 53 | #359 of 847 | 31 | 3.7 | $4.4M | 69 | 50 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 53 | #763 of 1,656 | 89 | 10.6 | $1.2M | 65 | 83 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 53 | #899 of 2,176 | 184 | 21.8 | Index only | 138 | 150 |
| Real estate | 53 | #932 of 2,229 | 220 | 26.1 | Index only | 145 | 234 |
| Nail salons | 52 | #643 of 1,328 | 70 | 8.3 | $1.2M | 71 | 16 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 51 | #656 of 1,334 | 51 | 6.1 | $1.5M | 73 | 21 |
| Hair salons | 49 | #1,256 of 2,339 | 222 | 26.4 | $376K | 87 | 60 |
| Auto repair shops | 48 | #1,304 of 2,378 | 213 | 25.3 | $401K | 90 | 115 |
| Home inspectors | 46 | #231 of 415 | 7 | 0.8 | Index only | 75 | 12 |
| Spas and skin care | 46 | #1,034 of 1,769 | 110 | 13.1 | $759K | 87 | 25 |
| Auto repair and car care | 45 | #1,436 of 2,401 | 374 | 44.4 | $228K | 85 | 162 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 45 | #1,489 of 2,385 | 446 | 52.9 | $187K | 88 | 108 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 41 | #332 of 479 | 11 | 1.3 | $7.8M | 57 | 11 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 41 | #1,265 of 1,886 | 121 | 14.4 | $852K | 87 | 81 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 40 | #1,701 of 2,394 | 963 | 114.3 | $107K | 70 | 251 |
Household spending in Cabarrus County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $85.4M | $1,014 | 106 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $266.5M | $3,163 | 122 |
| Food away from home | $354.6M | $4,209 | 103 |
| Groceries | $540.7M | $6,418 | 102 |
| Personal care products and services | $83.4M | $990 | 99 |
| Child care and other personal services | $46.6M | $553 | 95 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $74.8M | $888 | 90 |
| Medical and dental services | $103.1M | $1,223 | 95 |
| Pets | $85.2M | $1,011 | 111 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $175.8M | $2,087 | 102 |
| Vehicle insurance | $226.6M | $2,690 | 137 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $268.3M | $3,184 | 106 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $136.9M | $1,625 | 115 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.4B | $16,387 | 98 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Cabarrus County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 249,725+9.9% since 2020
- Households
- 84,246
- Median age
- 38.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 361 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 654
- Median household income
- $89,005+32.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $115,945
- Median home value
- $354,800
- Jobs located here
- 88,944
- Daytime population
- 211,948Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Cabarrus County, NC growing?
Population estimates put Cabarrus County at 249,725 people in 2025, up 9.9% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 84,246 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 32.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Cabarrus County, NC spend?
Households in Cabarrus County spend about $1.4B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $540.7M on groceries and $354.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Cabarrus County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (90).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Cabarrus County, NC?
Of the business types scored in Cabarrus County, convenience stores (87), mortgage brokers and lenders (85) and grocery and convenience stores (82) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #73 of 2,261 scored counties.
How does Cabarrus County, NC compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Cabarrus County is $89,005, 10% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 9.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $354,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for oil change and quick-lube shops (86% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for mortgage brokers and lenders (53% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Cabarrus County, each ranked against other counties.
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