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Community Survey). According to the 2000 U.S. Census, Township 4 of Kannapolis and Township 12 of Concord were the townships that contained the highest concentrations of minorities in Cabarrus County. These areas correlate to Census Tracts 418 and 421. Map 1, on page 11, illustrates the Minority Concentrations in Cabarrus County according to the 2000 Census. The 2010 Census data for this category has not been released as of the date of the creation of this document. Blacks are the largest minority in Cabarrus County. Concentrations are defined as areas with greater than 15% Black population. There were two townships, # 4 and #12 or Census Tracts 418 and 421 that met the minority concentration standard in Cabarrus County in the 2000 Census. These townships are located in the City of Kannapolis and the City of Concord, respectively. The Census 2010 function that allows mapping of minority census tracts is not yet available for Cabarrus County. Staff does not expect substantial changes in the locations of minority concentration areas under the 2010 Census that were identified in the 2000 Census. Elderly Population. In the 2005 -2009 American Community Survey, there were 17,641 elderly (65 years +) persons in Cabarrus County. This equates to 10.9% of the population of Cabarrus County. This same survey finds 2,829 grandparents living with grandchildren. Twenty one percent of those individuals were below the poverty level in the 2005 -2009 American Community Survey. Fourteen percent of those households showed the grandparents as the responsible party for the grandchildren. Of the 17,641 elderly, 4,489 were living alone (2005 -2009 American Community Survey). In the 2000 Census, there were 15,164 elderly persons in Cabarrus County (65 +). Map 4, on page 14, illustrates the concentrations of elderly individuals at that time. The concentrations, according to 2000 Census data, were located in the #4 and #12 Townships or Census Tracts 418 and 421. These tracts are located in the Cities of Kannapolis and Concord, respectively. The 2010 Census data for this category has not been released as of the date of the creation of this document. B. Income Data Household Income. According to the 2005 -2009 American Community Survey, the 2009 Median Household Income in Cabarrus County was $54,274. In 2000, 54.5% of the households in Cabarrus County were more than 80% of median income; conversely 45.5% of households in Cabarrus County in 2000 were below 80% of the median income. The per capita income of Cabarrus County was $26,128 in 2009. Map 3, on page 13, illustrates the income concentrations of Cabarrus County. The 2010 Census data for this category has not been released as of the date of the creation of this document. C. Employment Data Employment and Transportation. The 2007 Economic Census indicates that retail, food services, healthcare and professional services provided the most employment in Cabarrus County. Major employers in the County are CMC Northeast Medical, Concord Mills Mall, Cabarrus County Schools, local governments and Connextions. In 1980, over 20,000 people worked for the textile industry, but by 1990, that number was cut in half 81Page Analysis of Impediments March 2011 Attachment number 1 F -1 Page 58