Kannapolis, North Carolina

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official_name = Kannapolis, North Carolina
settlement_type = City
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = North Carolina
subdivision_type2 = Counties
subdivision_name2 = Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Rowancite web | url = http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/files/SUB-EST2006_37.csv | title = Subcounty population estimates: North Carolina 2000-2006| format = CSV | publisher = United States Census Bureau, Population Division | date = 2007-06-28 | accessdate = 2008-05-28]
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area_total_km2 = 78.7
area_land_km2 = 77.3
area_water_km2 = 1.4
area_total_sq_mi = 30.4
area_land_sq_mi = 29.9
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 36910
population_density_km2 = 477.4
population_density_sq_mi = 1236.5

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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postal_code_type = ZIP codes
postal_code = 28081-28083
area_code = 704
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blank_info = 37-35200GR|2
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[
Colonial Williamsburg architectural style cupola.cite news
last = Jenkins
first = Scott
title = Kannapolis City Council will consider adopting logo
publisher = Salisbury Post
date = 2001-07-20
url = http://www.salisburypost.com/2001july/072001d.htm
accessdate = 2006-05-12 ] ]

Kannapolis is a city in Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Rowan counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina, northwest of Concord and northeast of Charlotte. The population was 36,910 at the 2000 census. It is the home of the Kannapolis Intimidators, the Class A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.

Name

Early meaning and usage of the name was a direct reference to Cannon Mills Corporation, or James William Cannon himself. Early published name variations include Cannon-opolis and Cannapolis. A widely accepted, but erroneous origin of the word Kannapolis comes from the combination of the Greek words "kanna" (reeds or looms) and "polis" (city), which means "City of Looms".cite news
last = Dearmon
first = Norris
title = Name Origin File
publisher = History Room at the Kannapolis Branch of the Cannon Memorial Library
date = 2006-07-20
url = http://www.ncecho.org/photos/ncethumbs.asp?searchterm=436&searchtype=sspub
accessdate = 2007-11-12 ]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 30.4 square miles (78.7 km²), of which, 29.9 square miles (77.3 km²) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.4 km²) of it (1.78%) is water.

Education

K-12

Kannapolis City Schools is the primary school system for the city. Two additional systems also serve its jurisdiction: Cabarrus County Schools and Rowan-Salisbury Schools.

Higher Education

Shaw University has an extramural site in Kannapolis offering undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs.

Academic Research

North Carolina Research Campus

David H. Murdock, owner of Castle & Cooke, Inc. and Dole Food Company, Inc., and Molly Corbett Broad, President of the 16-campus University of North Carolina system, unveiled plans on September 12, 2005 for the North Carolina Research Campus, a massive scientific and economic revitalization project that encompasses the former Cannon Mills plant and entire downtown area of Kannapolis, North Carolina.

Notable residents

*Ralph Earnhardt, former NASCAR racer (deceased)
*Dale Earnhardt, former NASCAR champion (deceased)
*Dale Earnhardt Jr., current NASCAR driver
*Carl Edwards, current NASCAR driver
*David Ragan, current NASCAR driver
*George Clinton, leader of Parliament-Funkadelic
* Rev. Howard M. Alexander, Lutheran minister
*Mike Minter retired NFL player

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 36,910 people, 14,804 households, and 10,140 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,236.5 people per square mile (477.4/km²). There were 15,941 housing units at an average density of 534.0/sq mi (206.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 77.74% White, 16.45% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.43% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. 6.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 14,804 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,532, and the median income for a family was $42,445. Males had a median income of $30,990 versus $23,277 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,539. About 7.7% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Museums

* [http://mikecurb.com/image_pops/museum.htm Curb Museum for Music and Motorsports]
* [http://www.ci.kannapolis.nc.us/earnhardt_0.asp Dale Earnhardt Tribute]
* [http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Enckha/GI_HOUSE.html GI Memorial House Museum]
* [http://www.ncecho.org/photos/ncethumbs.asp?searchterm=436&searchtype=sspub History Room at the Kannapolis Branch of the Cannon Memorial Library]
* [http://www.cannonvillage.com/textilemuseum.htm Textile Museum and Exhibition]
* [http://racingwin.com/?p=80 Dale Trail]

Parks and Recreation

Private

* [http://www.kannapoliscc.com Kannapolis Country Club]
* [http://www.kannapolisrecreationpark.com Kannapolis Recreation Park]

Public

* [http://www.cityofkannapolis.com/parks_2.asp Bakers Creek Park]
* [http://www.cityofkannapolis.com/parks_9.asp Dale Earnhardt Plaza]
* [http://www.cityofkannapolis.com/parks_4.asp Walter M. Safrit Park]
* [http://www.cityofkannapolis.com/parks_6.asp Veteran's Park]
* [http://www.cityofkannapolis.com/parks_7.asp Village Park]

Sports

* [http://www.kannapolisintimidators.com/ Kannapolis Intimidators] , Class A Baseball

Transportation

Kannapolis is located adjacent to Interstate 85, approximately 20 miles (30 km) north of Charlotte, North Carolina.

[http://www.ckrider.com Concord Kannapolis Area Transit] , also known as Rider, provides multiple local bus routes, with its farthest point reaching Concord Mills Mall.

[http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/CATS/ Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)] provides multiple transportation options including bus, vanpool or carpool. CATS provides a bus stop and parking at Kannapolis' Target/Home Depot parking lot. For bicyclists, CATS provides a fixed rack to park (and lock) your bike, or you can "Rack 'N' Ride" by placing your bike on the [http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/CATS/Riding+CATS/Bike+Racks.htm fold-down front rack] of any CATS bus, and take your bike with you.

Amtrak's Carolinian and Piedmont train connects Kannapolis with the cities of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Richmond, Raleigh and Charlotte. The Amtrak station is located at 201 South Main Street.

References

External links

* [http://www.ci.kannapolis.nc.us/ City of Kannapolis]
* [http://www.salisburypost.com/kc/ The "Kannapolis Citizen" (newspaper)]
* [http://www.Kannapolis.k12.nc.us/ Kannapolis City Schools]
* [http://www.ncresearchcampus.net North Carolina Research Campus]