Life in Concord research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Concord over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Concord:
The population in Concord is 106,518.
The median home value in Concord is $378,958.
The median income in Concord is $84,752.
The cost of living in Concord is 103 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Concord is $1,365.
The unemployment rate in Concord is 4.8%.
The poverty rate in Concord is 8.6%.
The average high in Concord is 71.6° and the average low is 48.6°.
Crime in Concord summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Concord. Key points include:
There were 1,415 total crimes in Concord in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Concord is 1,264.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Concord is 159.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Concord is 1,105.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Concord is -40.34% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Concord / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,415 | 1,264.3 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 178 | 159.0 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 6 | 5.4 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 28 | 25.0 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 132 | 117.9 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,237 | 1,105.2 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 127 | 113.5 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 923 | 824.7 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 187 | 167.1 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Concord summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Concord. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Concord is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Concord is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Concord is $378,958.
The median income in Concord is $84,752.
| Living Expense | Concord | North Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 106 | 100 | |
| Housing | 116 | 86 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 95 | 100 | |
The average high in Concord is 71.6° and the average low is 48.6°.
There are 72.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.0 inches of precipitation each year with 3.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Concord |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.7 |
The current population in Concord is 106,518. The population has increased 41.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 106,518 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 105,335 | 2.7% |
| 2021 | 102,566 | 8.9% |
| 2020 | 94,147 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 91,980 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 89,729 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 87,607 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 85,753 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 83,903 | 2.0% |
| 2014 | 82,266 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 80,715 | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 79,171 | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 77,413 | 3.0% |
| 2010 | 75,172 | - |
51.2% White with 54,508 White residents.
21.7% African American with 23,069 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 34 American Indian residents.
6.7% Asian with 7,162 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 16 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 1,121 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 3,804 Two Or More residents.
15.8% Hispanic with 16,804 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Concord | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.2% | 60.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 21.7% | 20.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 15.8% | 10.9% | 19.0% |
Concord is 51.8% female with 55,131 female residents.
Concord is 48.2% male with 51,387 male residents.
| Gender | Concord | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
5.0% of adults in Concord completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Concord completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Concord completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Concord completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Concord completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Concord completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Concord completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Concord completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Concord completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Concord | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.8% of households in Concord earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Concord earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.5% of households in Concord earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.6% of households in Concord earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.9% of households in Concord earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.5% of households in Concord earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.9% of households in Concord earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.9% of households in Concord earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.8% of households in Concord earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.0% of households in Concord earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Concord | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.8% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.5% | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.6% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 12.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 17.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.9% | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.8% | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.0% | 9.5% | 12.6% |