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.
China Grove
China Grove, Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
Spindale
Spindale, City in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach, City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
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.
| City Name | Title | County | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Grove | Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States | Rowan | 4,249 |
| Spindale | City in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America | Rutherford | 4,175 |
| Sunset Beach | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | Brunswick | 4,172 |
| Welcome | Census designated place | Davidson | 4,162 |
| Randleman | City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America | Randolph | 4,137 |
| Burgaw | City in Pender County, North Carolina, United States of America | Pender | 4,127 |
| Franklin | Town in North Carolina, United States | Macon | 4,121 |
| City of Randleman | City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America | Randolph | 4,113 |
| Rutherfordton | Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States | Rutherford | 4,090 |
| Southport | City in North Carolina, United States | Brunswick | 4,088 |
| Hampstead | Unincorporated community in Pender County, North Carolina | Pender | 4,083 |
| North Wilkesboro | City in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America | Wilkes | 4,082 |
| Weaverville | Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America | Buncombe | 4,039 |
| Westport | Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina | Lincoln | 4,026 |
| Benson | Town in North Carolina, United States | Johnston | 4,024 |
| Elkin | Town in Surry and Wilkes counties in North Carolina, United States | Surry | 4,001 |
| Lake Park | Village in Union County, North Carolina, United States | Union | 3,999 |
| Gamewell | City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America | Caldwell | 3,993 |
| Trent Woods | City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America | Craven | 3,991 |
| Fairview | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina | Buncombe | 3,984 |
| Tabor City | Town of the United States | Columbus | 3,893 |
| Forest Oaks | Township in Guilford County, North Carolina | Guilford | 3,890 |
| Midland | Place in North Carolina, United States | Cabarrus | 3,880 |
| Elroy | City in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States | Wayne | 3,869 |
| Wallace | Place in North Carolina, United States of America | Duplin | 3,859 |
| Stanley | Town in North Carolina | Gaston | 3,793 |
| Eastover | City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America | Cumberland | 3,787 |
| Moyock | Township in Currituck County, North Carolina | Currituck | 3,759 |
| Northchase | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina | New Hanover | 3,747 |
| Lowell | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States | Gaston | 3,744 |
| East Rockingham | Township in Richmond County, North Carolina | Richmond | 3,736 |
| Ranlo | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America | Gaston | 3,708 |
| Hudson | Town in North Carolina | Caldwell | 3,703 |
| Louisburg | Town in Franklin County, North Carolina | Franklin | 3,694 |
| Fairview | Town in North Carolina, United States | Union | 3,684 |
| Emerald Isle | Town in North Carolina, United States | Carteret | 3,676 |
| Lillington | Town in North Carolina | Harnett | 3,634 |
| Mountain Home | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina | Henderson | 3,622 |
| Franklin | Town in North Carolina, United States | Rowan | 3,619 |
| Mar-Mac | Township in Wayne County, North Carolina | Wayne | 3,615 |
| Kitty Hawk | Town in North Carolina | Dare | 3,598 |
| Windsor | Town in North Carolina, United States | Bertie | 3,493 |
| Red Oak | City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America | Nash | 3,492 |
| Whispering Pines | Village in North Carolina | Moore | 3,461 |
| Wilkesboro | Town in and the county seat of Wilkes County, North Carolina | Wilkes | 3,430 |
| Maiden | Town in North Carolina, USA | Catawba | 3,421 |
| Flat Rock | Village in Henderson County, North Carolina | Henderson | 3,408 |
| Swansboro | Town in North Carolina, United States | Onslow | 3,394 |
| Bayshore | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina | New Hanover | 3,393 |
| Elizabethtown | City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America | Bladen | 3,378 |
| Plymouth | Town in North Carolina, United States | Washington | 3,332 |
| Rural Hall | Town in North Carolina, United States of America | Forsyth | 3,299 |
| Rockfish | Township in Hoke County, North Carolina | Hoke | 3,298 |
| Troy | City in North Carolina, United States | Montgomery | 3,293 |
| Locust | Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America | Stanly | 3,270 |
| Spencer | Town in North Carolina | Rowan | 3,260 |
| Red Springs | City in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America | Robeson | 3,237 |
| Mineral Springs | Human settlement in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America | Anson | 3,171 |
| Landis | City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America | Rowan | 3,148 |
| Wallburg | Human settlement in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America | Davidson | 3,125 |
| Holly Ridge | City in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States of America | Onslow | 3,092 |
| Warsaw | Town in North Carolina, United States | Duplin | 3,084 |
| Brices Creek | Township in Craven County, North Carolina | Craven | 3,073 |
| River Bend | City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America | Craven | 3,006 |
| Granite Quarry | Town in North Carolina, USA | Rowan | 3,002 |
| Nags Head | City in Dare County, North Carolina, United States of America | Dare | 2,997 |
| Southern Shores | Town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States | Dare | 2,997 |
| Fairfield Harbour | Census-designated place in Craven County, North Carolina | Craven | 2,952 |
| Lowesville | Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina | Lincoln | 2,945 |
| Buies Creek | Township in Harnett County, North Carolina | Harnett | 2,942 |
| Pembroke | Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States | Robeson | 2,942 |
| Enochville | Township in Rowan County, North Carolina | Rowan | 2,925 |
| Yadkinville | Town in North Carolina, United States | Yadkin | 2,874 |
| Murfreesboro | Town in North Carolina, United States | Hertford | 2,868 |
| South Rosemary | Township in Halifax County, North Carolina | Halifax | 2,836 |
| Marshville | Town in Union County, North Carolina, United States | Union | 2,835 |
| Cajahs Mountain | City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America | Caldwell | 2,823 |
| Troutman | City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States of America | Iredell | 2,817 |
| Skippers Corner | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina | New Hanover | 2,785 |
| Glen Raven | Township in Alamance County, North Carolina | Alamance | 2,750 |
| Tobaccoville | Village in North Carolina, United States of America | Forsyth | 2,748 |
| Sylva | Human settlement in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America | Jackson | 2,739 |
| Wentworth | Small town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina | Rockingham | 2,734 |
| Lake Junaluska | Census designated place | Haywood | 2,734 |
| Bermuda Run | Town in North Carolina, United States | Davie | 2,726 |
| Grifton | Town | Pitt | 2,709 |
| Liberty | City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America | Cherokee | 2,671 |
| Icard | Township in Burke County, North Carolina | Burke | 2,664 |
| Sneads Ferry | Township in Onslow County, North Carolina | Onslow | 2,646 |
| Brogden | Census designated place | Wayne | 2,633 |
| La Grange | Town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States | Lenoir | 2,614 |
| Carthage | City in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America | Moore | 2,595 |
| Fairmont | Town in North Carolina, United States | Robeson | 2,580 |
| Navassa | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | Brunswick | 2,534 |
| Haw River | City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America | Alamance | 2,532 |
| Surf City | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey | Pender | 2,532 |
| Coats | City in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America | Harnett | 2,520 |
| Wrightsville Beach | City in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America | New Hanover | 2,516 |
| Norwood | Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States | Rockingham | 2,469 |
| Mayodan | Town in North Carolina, United States | Rockingham | 2,410 |
