Largest Cities in North Carolina by Population

North Carolina, Located on the East Coast of the United States, this state is home to major cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro. It is known for its diverse landscapes, from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic coastline, and for its significant role in tobacco, textile, and furniture industries.. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 10,600,823 inhabitants. The state was created 236 years ago in 1789. Its capital city is Raleigh.

Drexel
Drexel

Drexel, Human settlement in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America

Andrews
Andrews

Andrews, Town in North Carolina, USA

Cricket
Cricket

Cricket, Census-designated place in North Carolina, USA

From the Appalachian Mountains to the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina's geography shapes its distinctive destinations. With a population of over 10 million people, North Carolina squeezes charm and culture into its 53,000 square miles. Can't-miss cities and towns include:

Charlotte - The largest and most cosmopolitan city in NC, Charlotte boasts professional sports, museums, a lively arts scene, and a blossoming food and microbrewery movement.

Raleigh - North Carolina’s capital is home to top universities, the State Capitol building, and the bustling Fayetteville Street. Museums and performing arts venues make it a cultural hub.

Asheville – Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville melds old and new with its historic architecture, farm-to-table fare, and thriving craft beer scene. Outdoor adventure abounds in the surrounding peaks and waterfalls.

Wilmington - Coastal Wilmington flaunts antebellum architecture and its riverfront location. It provides access to Carolina beaches and serves as a filming location for movies and TV shows.

Winston-Salem – Showcasing early Moravian influence, Winston-Salem has a historic downtown, lively arts environment, and is the birthplace of North Carolina’s wine industry.

From mountain vistas to beaches and colonial to modern, North Carolina’s cities and towns highlight intriguing history against scenic backdrops.

All North Carolina Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in North Carolina.

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City Name County Population
Drexel Burke 1,861
Andrews Cherokee 1,855
Cricket Wilkes 1,855
Hemby Bridge Union 1,846
Scotland Neck Halifax 1,810
Sparta Alleghany 1,723
Richlands Mitchell 1,718
Biscoe Montgomery 1,707
Denton Davidson 1,700
Chadbourn Columbus 1,699
Bladenboro Bladen 1,697
Ramseur Randolph 1,690
Murphy Cherokee 1,666
Saxapahaw Alamance 1,648
Pinebluff Moore 1,647
Wanchese Dare 1,642
Tryon Polk 1,635
Kenly Johnston 1,624
Rose Hill Duplin 1,620
Bethel Caswell 1,614
Belhaven Beaufort 1,582
East Spencer Rowan 1,556
Stanfield Stanly 1,552
Dobson Surry 1,534
Jefferson Ashe 1,534
Walnut Cove Stokes 1,532
Atlantic Beach Carteret 1,515
Glen Alpine Burke 1,487
Snow Hill Greene 1,483
Manteo Dare 1,468
Weldon Halifax 1,456
Toast Surry 1,450
Bryson City Swain 1,443
Biltmore Forest Buncombe 1,431
Princeton Johnston 1,425
Pilot Mountain Surry 1,408
Lake Waccamaw Columbus 1,392
Swepsonville Alamance 1,386
West Marion McDowell 1,348
Robersonville Martin 1,322
Blowing Rock Watauga 1,316
Pine Knoll Shores Carteret 1,315
Clyde Haywood 1,308
Rutherford College Burke 1,300
Cedar Point Carteret 1,296
Elm City Wilson 1,296
Beulaville Duplin 1,295
Bent Creek Buncombe 1,287
Maggie Valley Haywood 1,258
Barker Heights Henderson 1,254
Robbins Moore 1,241
Pinetops Edgecombe 1,221
South Henderson Vance 1,213
Mineral Springs Union 1,208
Harkers Island Carteret 1,207
Castle Hayne New Hanover 1,202
Balfour Henderson 1,187
Roseboro Sampson 1,183
Lucama Wilson 1,155
Vander Cumberland 1,146
Boonville Yadkin 1,109
Stedman Cumberland 1,082
Alamance Alamance 1,047
Norlina Warren 1,040
McLeansville Guilford 1,021
Rhodhiss Caldwell 1,021
Columbus Polk 1,007
Sherrills Ford Catawba 1,007
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