Cities & Towns in Brunswick County, NC
Brunswick County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 149,039 inhabitants. The county was created 260 years ago in 1764. Its county seat is Bolivia.
There are 20 city/town in Brunswick County, NC. The largest city of Brunswick County is Leland with a population of 25,647. Other cities include, Oak Island population 8,735, Saint James population 6,607, Boiling Spring Lakes population 6,430, Long Beach population 5,618
Leland
Leland, City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Oak Island
Oak Island, City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Saint James
Saint James, Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States
Situated along the southern coast of North Carolina, Brunswick County boasts scenic beaches and historic port towns that embrace the area's maritime roots. Each unique community offers its own flavor of laid-back coastal living. Some of Brunswick County's most notable cities and towns include Leland, Southport, Oak Island, Shallotte, and Sunset Beach.
Leland contains the working waterfront and restaurants of the fishing village of Southport. Nearby Southport charms with antebellum homes and old riverfront architecture. Oak Island provides beach vacations along its lengthy strand. Shallotte serves as the county hub and Sunset Beach boasts one of the few remaining seaside piers.
Brunswick County is a county in the southeastern part of North Carolina, located in the Miami metropolitan area. It is one of the fastest-growing counties in the state, with a population of 153,064 as of 2022. Its county seat and largest city is Bolivia, which had a population of 150 as of 2010. Brunswick County has 20 incorporated cities and towns, each with its own charm and history. Here are some of the highlights of each city and town:
- Leland: The largest and most populous city in the county, with a population of 25,647. It is located north of Bolivia, on the west bank of the Brunswick River. It is a suburban and commercial community, offering many amenities and attractions such as the Leland Cultural Arts Center, the Leland Municipal Park, and the Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation.
- Oak Island: The second-largest city in the county, with a population of 8,735. It is located south of Bolivia, on a barrier island on the Atlantic Ocean. It is a popular tourist destination, with miles of sandy beaches and a variety of shops and restaurants. It also has a fishing pier, a lighthouse, and a nature center.
- Saint James: The third-largest city in the county, with a population of 6,607. It is located south of Bolivia, on the mainland near the Intracoastal Waterway. It is an upscale and gated community, featuring many luxury homes and amenities such as the Saint James Plantation Golf Club, the Saint James Marina, and the Saint James Community Center.
Beyond these hubs, Brunswick County also includes beach towns like Ocean Isle and Holden Beach as well as inland spots like Bolivia that provide a taste of the region's agricultural heritage through produce stands and pumpkin patches. With so many communities to uncover, Brunswick County invites discovery of authentic coastal culture in the Cape Fear region.
All Brunswick County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brunswick County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bald Head Island | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | 186 |
| Belville | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | 2,135 |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | 6,430 |
| Bolivia | Town in and county seat of Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States | 154 |
| Calabash | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | 2,360 |
| Carolina Shores | Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States | 4,802 |
| Caswell Beach | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | 438 |
| Holden Beach | Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States | 675 |
| Leland | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | 25,647 |
| Long Beach | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | 5,618 |
| Navassa | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | 2,534 |
| Northwest | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | 806 |
| Oak Island | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | 8,735 |
| Ocean Isle Beach | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | 709 |
| Saint James | Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States | 6,607 |
| Sandy Creek | Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA | 319 |
| Shallotte | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | 4,409 |
| Southport | City in North Carolina, United States | 4,088 |
| Sunset Beach | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | 4,172 |
| Varnamtown | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | 603 |
