Concord, NC Demographics

A map of Concord's Population by Race

Concord, North Carolina has an estimated population of 108,719, an increase from the 105,240 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.4% White, 22.3% Black, 15.8% Hispanic, 7.7% Asian, 4.0% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Concord, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Concord has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Concord, that probability was 65.0% in 2020 and 67.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Concord is ranked the 10th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Concord was ranked the 10th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Concord's White Population

53,709 residents of Concord, or 49.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Concord is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Concord ranks 548th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Concord's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Concord's population has decreased from 52.6% to 49.4%.

Concord is less White than neighboring Harrisburg (50.7% White), Kannapolis (55.5% White), Enochville (74.4% White), Landis (72.1% White), and Mount Pleasant (85.9% White).

Concord's Black Population

24,234 residents of Concord, or 22.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Concord is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Concord ranks 256th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Concord's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Black residents' share of Concord's population has increased from 21.8% to 22.3%.

Concord is more Black than neighboring Harrisburg (15.9% Black), Kannapolis (21.9% Black), Enochville (14.6% Black), Landis (3.9% Black), and Mount Pleasant (7.4% Black).

Concord's Asian Population

8,381 residents of Concord, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Concord is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Concord ranks 16th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Concord's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.9%. Asian residents' share of Concord's population has increased from 6.7% to 7.7%.

Concord is more Asian than neighboring Kannapolis (3.2% Asian), Enochville (0% Asian), Landis (3.5% Asian), and Mount Pleasant (0.2% Asian). Concord is less Asian than neighboring Harrisburg (14.7% Asian).

Concord's Hispanic Population

17,149 residents of Concord, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Concord is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Concord ranks 118th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Concord's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Concord's population has increased from 13.9% to 15.8%.

Concord is more Hispanic than neighboring Harrisburg (9.5% Hispanic), Kannapolis (13.4% Hispanic), Enochville (8.8% Hispanic), Landis (13.1% Hispanic), and Mount Pleasant (5.3% Hispanic).

Concord's Native American/Other Population

864 residents of Concord, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Concord is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Concord ranks 338th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Concord's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Concord's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Concord is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harrisburg (0.7% Native American/Other), Kannapolis (0.6% Native American/Other), Enochville (0.1% Native American/Other), Landis (0% Native American/Other), and Mount Pleasant (0.5% Native American/Other).

Concord's Multiracial Population

4,382 residents of Concord, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Concord is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Concord ranks 284th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Concord's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Concord's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Concord is more Multiracial than neighboring Enochville (2.1% Multiracial), and Mount Pleasant (0.8% Multiracial). Concord is less Multiracial than neighboring Harrisburg (8.4% Multiracial), Kannapolis (5.4% Multiracial), and Landis (7.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.