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Analysis of the Level of Segregation and Spatial Isolation <br /> <br />Step 1 Analysis of the Level of Segregation and Spatial Isolation <br /> <br />1. Are there areas of minority concentration with your jurisdiction? Map #1, on <br /> page 8, illustrates areas of concentration of blacks within Cabarrus County. Blacks <br /> are the largest minority in Cabarrus County. Concentrations are defined as areas with <br /> greater than 15% Black population. There were two townships, # 4 and #12 or <br /> Census Tracts 418 and 421, that met the minority concentraion standard in Cabarrus <br /> County in the 2000 Census. These townships are located in Kannapolis and Concord, <br /> respectively. The total black population within the County is 16,381 (US Census <br /> 2000). <br /> <br />2. Is your community located in a county that has been identified in Residential <br /> Segregation in North Carolina: A Barrier to African-American Opportunities as <br /> highly segregated by both the isolation and dissimilarity indexes? This document <br /> was not available for review. <br /> <br />Step 2 Historical Incidences that Contribute to Current Housing patterns. <br /> <br />1. History of public policy decision on segregation within the Community. There is <br /> no known public policy that contributed to segregation. The economy of Cabarrus <br /> County has historically been based on the textile industry. There were several <br /> Cannon Mills plants located in Cabarrus County that influenced growth patterns. The <br /> construction of these mill villages controlled the location of affordable housing in this <br /> area for decades. The location of this housing probably contributed to segregation. <br /> <br />2. Number of farms that utilize migrant workers and its effects on housing <br /> patterns. According to the 2000 NC Agriculture Statistics, there are 481 farming <br /> operations in Cabarrus County. These farms traditionally have not used many <br /> migrant workers; therefore, it is not believed to affect housing patterns in Cabarrus <br /> County. <br /> <br />3. Industry contributions to current housing patterns. There were several Cannon <br /> Mills plants located in Cabarrus County that influenced growth patterns. Cannon <br /> Mills constructed "mill houses" for their employees to live in. The employees were <br /> charged nominal rent. Cannon Mills cared for and maintained the homes. The homes <br /> received excellent maintenance for many years. The location of this housing probably <br /> contributed to segregation. As the economy changed fi.om textile based to service <br /> oriented, many families began to move into suburban developments. This left the <br /> older neighborhoods to the low income, often minority families. The 2000 Census <br /> indicates strong growth in the Hispanic population. Many of Hispanics have begun to <br /> <br />Cabarrus CounO~- /q.al_vsis o./'lmpedime.ls lo ?air Housb;g <br />~ttgtts! 13, 2003 t-.-/~"~'~ I ~ .agell of 22 <br /> <br /> <br />