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 235 years ago in 1789. Its capital city is Raleigh.
Charlotte
Charlotte, The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
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.
| 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 |
