Cities & Towns in North Carolina,

North Carolina, state of the United States of America. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 10,600,823 inhabitants. The state was created 234 years ago in 1789. Its capital city is Raleigh.

Charlotte
Charlotte

Charlotte, The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.

Raleigh
Raleigh

Raleigh, The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.

West Raleigh

West Raleigh, A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.

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.

Chapel Hill, one of the top public universities in the country. Raleigh is also a popular tourist destination, known for its many parks and gardens, its vibrant arts and culture scene, and its mild climate.">Raleigh - North Carolina’s capital is home to top universities, the State Capitol building, and the bustling Fort Bragg Museum.">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 Title County Population
Charlotte The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. Mecklenburg 900,350
Raleigh The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. Wake 474,414
West Raleigh A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. Wake 338,759
Greensboro The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. Guilford 297,878
Durham The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. Durham 285,897
Winston-Salem The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. Forsyth 248,112
Fayetteville The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Cumberland 211,705
Cary Town in North Carolina, United States Wake 173,587
Wilmington The largest city in the state of North Carolina. New Hanover 124,794
High Point The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina. Guilford 113,565
Concord The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Cabarrus 98,500
Greenville The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina. Pitt 94,779
Asheville The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Buncombe 92,852
City of Greenville The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina. Pitt 84,554
Gastonia The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina. Gaston 77,640
Jacksonville The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina. Onslow 76,284
Apex The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina. Wake 64,388
Chapel Hill Town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States Madison 63,705
Huntersville The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Mecklenburg 59,095
Burlington The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina. Alamance 55,599
Rocky Mount The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Nash 53,689
Kannapolis The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Cabarrus 52,007
Wilson County seat of Wilson County, North Carolina, USA Wilson 49,643
Wilson The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina. Buncombe 49,479
Wake Forest Town located in the U. Wake 47,314
Hickory The second-largest city in Catawba County, North Carolina. Catawba 41,473
Indian Trail A town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Union 41,040
Mooresville Town in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA Iredell 39,962
Holly Springs A town in Wake County, North Carolina. Carteret 39,882
Monroe City in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States Union 35,668
Goldsboro City in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States Wayne 34,447
Salisbury City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States Rowan 33,821
Matthews Town in North Carolina, United States Mecklenburg 33,718
Garner Town in North Carolina, United States Wake 32,180
Fuquay-Varina City in North Carolina Wake 32,145
Holly Springs City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States Wake 31,377
Cornelius City in North Carolina, United States Mecklenburg 30,804
Morrisville Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States Wake 30,495
Sanford City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America Lee 30,361
New Bern City in and county seat of Craven County, North Carolina Craven 29,940
Fort Bragg United States Army installation; census designated place in North Carolina Cumberland 29,183
Mint Hill City in North Carolina, United States of America Mecklenburg 28,109
Statesville City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States Iredell 28,045
Thomasville City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States Davidson 26,713
Clayton Town in North Carolina Johnston 26,458
Asheboro City in North Carolina, United States of America Randolph 26,023
Leland City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America Brunswick 25,647
Kernersville City in North Carolina, United States of America Forsyth 24,891
Carrboro Town in North Carolina, United States Orange 21,239
Clemmons Town in North Carolina Forsyth 21,089
Lumberton County seat in North Carolina Robeson 20,239
Shelby City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States Cleveland 20,145
Boone City in Iowa, United States Watauga 20,003
Kinston City in North Carolina, United States of America Lenoir 19,849
Havelock City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States Craven 19,593
Lexington City in and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States Davidson 19,141
Knightdale City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America Wake 18,122
Elizabeth City City in Pasquotank County and Camden County in the State of North Carolina Pasquotank 17,988
Waxhaw Town in Union County, North Carolina, USA Union 17,987
Lenoir City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States Caldwell 17,911
Elizabeth City City in Pasquotank County and Camden County in the State of North Carolina Cleveland 17,751
Pinehurst Village in North Carolina Caldwell 17,014
Harrisburg Town in North Carolina Cabarrus 16,852
Mebane City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States Alamance 16,732
Morganton City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States Burke 16,625
Stallings Town Union 16,456
Mount Holly City in Gaston County, North Carolina Gaston 16,415
Albemarle City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States Buncombe 16,344
Albemarle City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States Stanly 16,003
Hope Mills City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America Cumberland 15,848
Graham City in North Carolina Alamance 15,766
Pinehurst Village in North Carolina Moore 15,752
Henderson City in Vance County, North Carolina, United States Vance 15,109
Southern Pines Town in North Carolina, USA Moore 15,070
Laurinburg City in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States Scotland 14,896
Eden Town in North Carolina, U. Rockingham 14,867
Masonboro Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina New Hanover 14,826
Lewisville Town in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States Forsyth 14,369
Hendersonville County seat of Henderson County, North Carolina, United States Henderson 14,235
Murraysville Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina New Hanover 14,215
Roanoke Rapids City in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States Halifax 14,186
City of Graham City in North Carolina Alamance 14,153
Reidsville City in North Carolina, United States Rockingham 13,993
Smithfield County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina Johnston 13,333
Piney Green Census designated place Onslow 13,293
Newton City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States Catawba 13,224
Davidson Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States Gaston 13,203
Belmont City in North Carolina, United States Gaston 12,622
Elon Town in North Carolina Alamance 12,186
Spring Lake Borough of New Jersey Cumberland 11,980
Archdale City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States Randolph 11,564
Archdale City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States Cleveland 11,560
Lincolnton County seat in North Carolina Lincoln 11,522
Summerfield Town of the United States Guilford 11,502
Weddington City in North Carolina, United States of America Union 11,389
Kings Mountain City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America Cleveland 11,118
Tarboro Town in North Carolina, United States Edgecombe 10,575
Waynesville City in North Carolina Haywood 10,557
Mount Airy City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States Surry 10,175
Winterville City in Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America Pitt 10,132
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