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.
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.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in North Carolina.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
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Dunn | City in North Carolina | Harnett | 9,684 |
Morehead City | City in North Carolina, United States | Carteret | 9,669 |
Washington | City in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America | Beaufort | 9,487 |
Wesley Chapel | Village in the United States | Union | 9,476 |
Wendell | Town in North Carolina, United States | Wake | 9,387 |
Pineville | Pineville is a city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina | Mecklenburg | 9,185 |
Oxford | City in North Carolina, United States | Granville | 8,905 |
Rolesville | City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America | Wake | 8,882 |
Myrtle Grove | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina | New Hanover | 8,875 |
Saint Stephens | Town in Alabama, USA | Catawba | 8,759 |
Oak Island | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | Brunswick | 8,735 |
Conover | City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America | Catawba | 8,573 |
Rockingham | City in North Carolina | Richmond | 8,520 |
Fletcher | Town in Henderson County, North Carolina | Henderson | 8,439 |
Siler City | Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States | Chatham | 8,415 |
Roxboro | City in Person County, North Carolina, United States of America | Person | 8,383 |
Half Moon | Census-Designated Place in Onslow County, North Carolina | Onslow | 8,352 |
Aberdeen | Town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States | Moore | 8,339 |
Clinton | City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States | Davie | 8,332 |
Kings Grant | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina | New Hanover | 8,278 |
Black Mountain | Town in North Carolina, USA | Buncombe | 8,256 |
Marion | City in McDowell County, North Carolina, U. | McDowell | 7,937 |
Brevard | City in North Carolina, United States of America | Transylvania | 7,899 |
Butner | Town of the United States | Granville | 7,875 |
Mills River | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina | Henderson | 7,471 |
Kill Devil Hills | Town in North Carolina, United States | Dare | 7,413 |
Gibsonville | Town in Alamance and Guilford county, North Carolina, United States | Guilford | 7,397 |
Unionville | County seat of Union County, South Carolina | Union | 7,344 |
Selma | Town of the United States | Johnston | 7,323 |
Hillsborough | Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States | Orange | 7,226 |
Forest City | Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States | Rutherford | 7,138 |
Oak Ridge | Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States | Guilford | 7,126 |
Etowah | CDP in Henderson County, North Carolina | Henderson | 6,944 |
Marvin | Village in North Carolina | Union | 6,920 |
King | City in North Carolina | Stokes | 6,912 |
Ogden | Place in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America | New Hanover | 6,766 |
Woodfin | City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America | Buncombe | 6,679 |
Trinity | City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States | Randolph | 6,639 |
Saint James | Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States | Brunswick | 6,607 |
Zebulon | City in Pike County, Georgia, United States | Wake | 6,514 |
City of Hamlet | City in North Carolina, United States | Richmond | 6,495 |
Boiling Spring Lakes | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | Brunswick | 6,430 |
Carolina Beach | Town of the United States | New Hanover | 6,369 |
Hamlet | Small settlement in a rural area | Richmond | 6,356 |
Cullowhee | Township in Jackson County, North Carolina | Jackson | 6,228 |
Cherryville | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America | Gaston | 6,138 |
James City | Census designated place | Craven | 5,899 |
Long Beach | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | Brunswick | 5,618 |
Silver Lake | City in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States | New Hanover | 5,598 |
Bessemer City | City in North Carolina, United States | Gaston | 5,577 |
Nashville | City in North Carolina, United States | Nash | 5,572 |
Stokesdale | Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States | Guilford | 5,555 |
Angier | City in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America | Harnett | 5,494 |
Archer Lodge | City in North Carolina, United States of America | Johnston | 5,322 |
South Gastonia | Unincorporated community | Gaston | 5,312 |
Mocksville | City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America | Davie | 5,297 |
Walkertown | City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America | Buncombe | 5,290 |
Wadesboro | City in North Carolina | Anson | 5,242 |
Whiteville | City in North Carolina | Columbus | 5,242 |
Erwin | City in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America | Harnett | 5,202 |
Ayden | City in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America | Pitt | 5,159 |
Sawmills | City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America | Caldwell | 5,156 |
Williamston | City in North Carolina | Martin | 5,129 |
Lake Norman of Catawba | Township in Catawba County, North Carolina | Catawba | 5,075 |
East Flat Rock | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina | Henderson | 4,995 |
Pleasant Garden | City in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America | Guilford | 4,990 |
Walkertown | City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America | Forsyth | 4,969 |
Raeford | City in North Carolina | Hoke | 4,956 |
Long View | Town in North Carolina, United States | Bladen | 4,951 |
Midway | Incorporated town in Davidson County | Alexander | 4,951 |
Wrightsboro | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina | New Hanover | 4,896 |
Seven Lakes | Township in Moore County, North Carolina | Moore | 4,888 |
Longview | Town in North Carolina, United States | Catawba | 4,871 |
Dallas | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States | Gaston | 4,851 |
Carolina Shores | Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States | Brunswick | 4,802 |
Farmville | Town in Pitt County, North Carolina | Pitt | 4,758 |
Farmville | Town in Pitt County, North Carolina | Chatham | 4,747 |
Midway | Incorporated town in Davidson County | Davidson | 4,742 |
Mount Olive | City in Illinois | Wayne | 4,728 |
Wingate | City in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America | Union | 4,724 |
Ahoskie | Town | Hertford | 4,688 |
Boiling Springs | City in North Carolina, USA | Cleveland | 4,674 |
Mount Olive | City in North Carolina, United States of America | Bladen | 4,661 |
Granite Falls | City in Minnesota | Caldwell | 4,657 |
Newport | City in North Carolina, USA | Carteret | 4,636 |
Boiling Springs | City in North Carolina, USA | Cherokee | 4,617 |
Creedmoor | City in Granville County, North Carolina, United States | Granville | 4,615 |
Seagate | Census-designated place in the U. | New Hanover | 4,590 |
Swannanoa | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina | Buncombe | 4,576 |
Edenton | Town in Chowan County, North Carolina, United States | Chowan | 4,567 |
Jamestown | Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States | Guilford | 4,528 |
Cramerton | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. | Gaston | 4,511 |
Beaufort | Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America | Carteret | 4,491 |
Pittsboro | Town in North Carolina, United States | Chatham | 4,419 |
Shallotte | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | Brunswick | 4,409 |
Valdese | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America | Burke | 4,407 |
River Road | Township in Beaufort County, North Carolina | Beaufort | 4,394 |
Canton | Town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States | Haywood | 4,369 |
Walkertown | City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America | Harnett | 4,331 |
Royal Pines | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina | Buncombe | 4,272 |