Cities & Towns in North Carolina,

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.

Salisbury
Salisbury

Salisbury, City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

Sanford
Sanford

Sanford, City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America

Statesville
Statesville

Statesville, City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

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
Salisbury Rowan 33,821
Sanford Lee 30,361
Statesville Iredell 28,045
Shelby Cleveland 20,145
Stallings Union 16,456
Southern Pines Moore 15,070
Smithfield Johnston 13,333
Spring Lake Cumberland 11,980
Summerfield Guilford 11,502
Saint Stephens Catawba 8,759
Siler City Chatham 8,415
Selma Johnston 7,323
Saint James Brunswick 6,607
Silver Lake New Hanover 5,598
Stokesdale Guilford 5,555
South Gastonia Gaston 5,312
Sawmills Caldwell 5,156
Seven Lakes Moore 4,888
Seagate New Hanover 4,590
Swannanoa Buncombe 4,576
Shallotte Brunswick 4,409
Spindale Rutherford 4,175
Sunset Beach Brunswick 4,172
Southport Brunswick 4,088
Stanley Gaston 3,793
Swansboro Onslow 3,394
Spencer Rowan 3,260
Southern Shores Dare 2,997
South Rosemary Halifax 2,836
Skippers Corner New Hanover 2,785
Sylva Jackson 2,739
Sneads Ferry Onslow 2,646
Surf City Pender 2,532
Saint Pauls Robeson 2,290
Salem Burke 2,218
Spruce Pine Mitchell 2,126
Sharpsburg Nash 2,018
Sea Breeze New Hanover 1,969
Scotland Neck Halifax 1,810
Sparta Alleghany 1,723
Saxapahaw Alamance 1,648
Stanfield Stanly 1,552
Snow Hill Greene 1,483
Swepsonville Alamance 1,386
Spring Hope Craven 1,319
Spring Hope Nash 1,313
Stoneville Rockingham 1,261
South Henderson Vance 1,213
Stedman Cumberland 1,082
Sherrills Ford Catawba 1,007
Star Montgomery 849
Stantonsburg Wilson 780
South Weldon Halifax 705
Saluda Polk 703
Sedalia Guilford 689
Seaboard Northampton 541
Spiveys Corner Sampson 506
Simpson Pitt 483
Stem Granville 474
Saint Helena Pender 428
Stovall Granville 420
Sandyfield Columbus 415
Salemburg Sampson 413
Saratoga Wilson 408
Staley Randolph 401
Sandy Creek Brunswick 319
Sims Wilson 286
Stonewall Pamlico 269
Severn Northampton 238
Seagrove Randolph 231
Seven Devils Avery 203
Sugar Mountain Avery 197
Seven Springs Wayne 111
Speed Edgecombe 74
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