Cabarrus County North Carolina
Government AdministrationNorth Carolina, United States501-1000 Employees
Cabarrus County is a local government administration entity that serves residents and businesses through 20 departments, based in Concord, North Carolina. It operates under a County Manager form of government and is guided by a five-member Board of Commissioners, supported by a staff of more than a thousand full-time employees. The county's brand, America Thrives Here, and its focus on responsive, accurate, and courteous public service are reflected in resident feedback and service delivery. Located along I-85 just north of Charlotte, Cabarrus County covers a rapidly growing area with a population of more than 200,000. In late 2024, the Government Finance Officers Association awarded the FY25 Budget Book a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, indicating established budgeting practices; the county also participates in regional hazard mitigation planning with neighboring counties.