Kannapolis, North Carolina
Kannapolis: The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It is located in the Piedmont region of the state. Kannapolis is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Kannapolis Historic District and the Kannapolis Intimidators baseball stadium.
About
Kannapolis is a city located in the county of Cabarrus in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 42,625 and a population density of 498 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 52,007 inhabitants.
The city was created 118 years ago in 1905.
Quick Facts about Kannapolis
| Population : | 52,007 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Cabarrus County |
| Postal code : | 28081, 28083 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 704 |
| Area : | 85.57 km2 |
| Altitude : | 830 feet / 253 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1906 (118 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:41:24 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 608 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 18.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kannapolis is located at 35°29'14"N 80°37'18"W (35.4873600, -80.6217300).
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Official website of Kannapolis
Demographics
The population of Kannapolis increased by 18.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 42,625 | - | census |
| 2011 | 43,169 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 43,769 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 44,385 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 45,310 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 46,311 | 2.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 47,577 | 2.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 48,774 | 2.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 49,770 | 2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 50,841 | 2.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 52,007 | 2.24% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Kannapolis
1 Village Park
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2 Baker's Creek Park
1275 W A St, Kannapolis, NC 28081, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Village Park Splash Pad
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4 Douglas Vineyards
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5 Jocko's Mini Golf
259 N Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Kannapolis
1 Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Department
700 W C St, Kannapolis, NC 28081, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Kannapolis (27)
People born in Kannapolis, including singer, songwriter, bandleader, and music producer George Clinton, racecar driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., racing driver Dale Earnhardt, .
List
- Britt Nicole (American Christian singer-songwriter) she was born in 02/08/1985
- Ralph Earnhardt (NASCAR driver) he was born in 23/02/1928
- Eddie Mills (American actor) he was born in 30/12/1972
- Aundrae Allison (American football player) he was born in 20/04/1986
- George Shinn (American basketball executive) he was born in 11/05/1941
- Dixie Upright (American baseball player) he was born in 30/05/1926
- Ethan Horton (American football player) he was born in 19/12/1962
- Haskel Stanback (American football player) he was born in 19/03/1952
- Katie Geneva Cannon (American theologian) she was born in 02/02/1949
- Kerry Earnhardt (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 08/12/1969
- Mark Speir (American college football coach) he was born in 28/04/1968
- Skip Hollandsworth (American journalist) he was born in 09/11/1957
- Tony Eury, Jr. (NASCAR crew chief) he was born in 03/01/1973
- Kelley Earnhardt Miller (American stock car racing team owner and former driver) she was born in 28/08/1972
- Daniel Hemric (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 27/01/1991
- Corey LaJoie (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 25/09/1991
- Elizabeth Safrit she was born in 27/05/1992
- Carl Ford (American politician) he was born in 11/07/1957
Schools in Kannapolis
College & universities near Kannapolis, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198109 | Cabarrus College of Health Sciences | Concord (NC) | 28025-3959 |
| 450614 | Empire Beauty School-Concord | Concord (NC) | 28027 |
| 198385 | Davidson College | Davidson (NC) | 28035 |
| 408163 | Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology | Mooresville (NC) | 28115 |
| 199494 | Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | Salisbury (NC) | 28146 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kannapolis, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Kannapolis
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kannapol Post Office | Kannapolis (NC) | 28083 |
| Land Post Office | Landis (NC) | 28088 |
| Concord Post Office | Concord (NC) | 28025 |
| Concord Pkwy Post Office | Concord (NC) | 28027 |
| China Grov Post Office | China Grove (NC) | 28023 |
Other cities in Cabarrus County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cabarrus County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Concord | 98,500 | The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. |
| Harrisburg | 16,852 | Town in North Carolina |
| Midland | 3,880 | Place in North Carolina, United States |
| Mount Pleasant | 1,821 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Kannapolis distances to largest North Carolina cities
