Kannapolis, NC Demographics

A map of Kannapolis's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	32,113	29,003	55.5%	54.6%
Black	12,695	11,636	21.9%	21.9%
Hispanic	7,784	8,462	13.4%	15.9%
Multiracial	3,126	2,288	5.4%	4.3%
Asian	1,825	1,301	3.2%	2.4%
Native American/Other	347	424	0.6%	0.8%

Kannapolis, North Carolina has an estimated population of 57,890, an increase from the 53,114 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.5% White, 21.9% Black, 13.4% Hispanic, 5.4% Multiracial, 3.2% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kannapolis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kannapolis is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Kannapolis, that probability was 62.6% in 2020 and 62.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kannapolis is ranked the 19th 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). Kannapolis was ranked the 20th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kannapolis's White Population

32,113 residents of Kannapolis, or 55.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kannapolis is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Kannapolis ranks 531st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kannapolis's White population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Kannapolis's population has increased from 54.6% to 55.5%.

Kannapolis is more White than neighboring Concord (49.4% White), and Harrisburg (50.7% White). Kannapolis is less White than neighboring Enochville (74.4% White), Landis (72.1% White), and China Grove (72.9% White).

Kannapolis's Black Population

12,695 residents of Kannapolis, or 21.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kannapolis is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Kannapolis ranks 255th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kannapolis's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Black residents' share of Kannapolis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 21.9%.

Kannapolis is more Black than neighboring Enochville (14.6% Black), Landis (3.9% Black), China Grove (3.5% Black), and Harrisburg (15.9% Black). Kannapolis is less Black than neighboring Concord (22.3% Black).

Kannapolis's Asian Population

1,825 residents of Kannapolis, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kannapolis is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Kannapolis ranks 91st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kannapolis's Asian population has grown by an estimated 40.3%. Asian residents' share of Kannapolis's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.2%.

Kannapolis is more Asian than neighboring Enochville (0% Asian), and China Grove (0% Asian). Kannapolis is less Asian than neighboring Landis (3.5% Asian), Concord (7.7% Asian), and Harrisburg (14.7% Asian).

Kannapolis's Hispanic Population

7,784 residents of Kannapolis, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kannapolis is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Kannapolis ranks 88th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kannapolis's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Kannapolis's population has decreased from 15.9% to 13.4%.

Kannapolis is more Hispanic than neighboring Enochville (8.8% Hispanic), Landis (13.1% Hispanic), and Harrisburg (9.5% Hispanic). Kannapolis is less Hispanic than neighboring Concord (15.8% Hispanic), and China Grove (22.4% Hispanic).

Kannapolis's Native American/Other Population

347 residents of Kannapolis, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kannapolis is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Kannapolis ranks 356th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kannapolis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kannapolis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Kannapolis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Enochville (0.1% Native American/Other), Landis (0% Native American/Other), and China Grove (0% Native American/Other). Kannapolis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Concord (0.8% Native American/Other), and Harrisburg (0.7% Native American/Other).

Kannapolis's Multiracial Population

3,126 residents of Kannapolis, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kannapolis is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Kannapolis ranks 241st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kannapolis's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Kannapolis's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.4%.

Kannapolis is more Multiracial than neighboring Enochville (2.1% Multiracial), Concord (4% Multiracial), and China Grove (1.2% Multiracial). Kannapolis is less Multiracial than neighboring Landis (7.4% Multiracial), and Harrisburg (8.4% 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.