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.
Norwood, Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
Edneyville, Township in Henderson 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.
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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Norwood | Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States | Stanly | 2,394 |
Four Oaks | Town of the United States | Johnston | 2,387 |
Edneyville | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina | Henderson | 2,367 |
Calabash | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | Brunswick | 2,360 |
Horse Shoe | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina | Henderson | 2,351 |
Green Level | City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America | Alamance | 2,341 |
Fearrington Village | Township in Chatham County, North Carolina | Chatham | 2,339 |
Laurel Park | City in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States of America | Henderson | 2,339 |
Maxton | City in North Carolina, United States of America | Robeson | 2,332 |
Franklinton | Township in Franklin County, North Carolina | Franklin | 2,312 |
Denver | Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina | Lincoln | 2,309 |
Saint Pauls | Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States | Robeson | 2,290 |
Polkton | City in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America | Anson | 2,288 |
Wilsons Mills | Park in the United States of America | Johnston | 2,277 |
Enfield | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States | Halifax | 2,260 |
Mount Pleasant | Town in North Carolina, United States | Avery | 2,226 |
Pumpkin Center | Township in Onslow County, North Carolina | Onslow | 2,222 |
Salem | Township in Burke County, North Carolina | Burke | 2,218 |
Jonesville | City in Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America | Yadkin | 2,206 |
Rockwell | Village in North Carolina | Rowan | 2,166 |
Green Level | City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America | Wake | 2,158 |
Hertford | Town in North Carolina, United States | Perquimans | 2,143 |
Taylorsville | City in North Carolina | Alexander | 2,140 |
Belville | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | Brunswick | 2,135 |
Spruce Pine | Town in North Carolina, United States of America | Mitchell | 2,126 |
Fairplains | Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina | Wilkes | 2,120 |
Millers Creek | Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina | Wilkes | 2,112 |
Madison | Town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA | Rockingham | 2,108 |
Pine Level | Human settlement in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America | Columbus | 2,080 |
Kure Beach | City in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America | New Hanover | 2,077 |
Valley Hill | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina | Henderson | 2,070 |
Cape Carteret | Town in North Carolina, United States | Carteret | 2,061 |
Fruitland | Unincorporated community and census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States | Henderson | 2,031 |
Sharpsburg | City in North Carolina, United States of America | Nash | 2,018 |
Hildebran | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America | Burke | 2,006 |
Neuse Forest | Township in Craven County, North Carolina | Craven | 2,005 |
Sea Breeze | Census designated place | New Hanover | 1,969 |
Plain View | Census-designated place in Sampson County, North Carolina | Sampson | 1,961 |
Avery Creek | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina | Buncombe | 1,950 |
Yanceyville | City in North Carolina | Caswell | 1,941 |
Badin | Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America | Stanly | 1,934 |
Oakboro | City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America | Stanly | 1,928 |
Princeville | City in Illinois, United States of America | Edgecombe | 1,901 |
Moravian Falls | Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina | Wilkes | 1,901 |
Mars Hill | Town in Madison County, North Carolina, United States | Madison | 1,881 |
Pine Level | City in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America | Johnston | 1,861 |
Drexel | Human settlement in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America | Burke | 1,861 |
Andrews | Town in North Carolina, USA | Cherokee | 1,855 |
Cricket | Census-designated place in North Carolina, USA | Wilkes | 1,855 |
Hays | Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina | Wilkes | 1,851 |
Hemby Bridge | City in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America | Union | 1,846 |
Mount Pleasant | Town in North Carolina, United States | Cabarrus | 1,821 |
Scotland Neck | Town in North Carolina (United States) | Halifax | 1,810 |
Cordova | Township in Richmond County, North Carolina | Richmond | 1,775 |
Sparta | Human settlement in Alleghany County, North Carolina, United States of America | Alleghany | 1,723 |
Richlands | Town in North Carolina, USA | Mitchell | 1,718 |
Biscoe | Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America | Montgomery | 1,707 |
Denton | Town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States | Davidson | 1,700 |
Chadbourn | City in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America | Columbus | 1,699 |
Bladenboro | City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America | Bladen | 1,697 |
Ramseur | City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America | Randolph | 1,690 |
Richlands | Township in Onslow County, North Carolina | Onslow | 1,689 |
Murphy | Town in Cherokee County, North Carolina | Cherokee | 1,666 |
Saxapahaw | Township in Alamance County, North Carolina | Alamance | 1,648 |
Connelly Springs | Town in North Carolina | Burke | 1,648 |
Pinebluff | City in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America | Moore | 1,647 |
Burnsville | Township in Anson County, North Carolina | Anson | 1,643 |
Wanchese | Township in Dare County, North Carolina | Dare | 1,642 |
Tryon | Town in North Carolina, United States | Polk | 1,635 |
Kenly | Town of the United States | Johnston | 1,624 |
Bethel | Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA | Pitt | 1,620 |
Rose Hill | Human settlement in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America | Duplin | 1,620 |
Bethel | Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA | Caswell | 1,614 |
Belhaven | City in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America | Beaufort | 1,582 |
Flat Rock | Township in Surry County, North Carolina | Surry | 1,556 |
East Spencer | City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America | Rowan | 1,556 |
Stanfield | Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America | Stanly | 1,552 |
Northlakes | Township in Caldwell County, North Carolina | Caldwell | 1,534 |
Jefferson | Town in North Carolina, USA | Ashe | 1,534 |
Dobson | Human settlement in Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America | Surry | 1,534 |
Walnut Cove | City in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America | Stokes | 1,532 |
Atlantic Beach | Town of the United States | Carteret | 1,515 |
Glen Alpine | Town of the United States | Burke | 1,487 |
Snow Hill | Town in North Carolina, United States of America | Greene | 1,483 |
Manteo | Town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States | Dare | 1,468 |
Weldon | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States | Halifax | 1,456 |
Toast | Township in Surry County, North Carolina | Surry | 1,450 |
Bryson City | City in Swain County, North Carolina, United States of America | Swain | 1,443 |
Biltmore Forest | Town of the United States | Buncombe | 1,431 |
Princeton | Town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States | Johnston | 1,425 |
Claremont | City in North Carolina, United States | Catawba | 1,414 |
Youngsville | Human settlement in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States of America | Franklin | 1,413 |
Pilot Mountain | City in Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, United States of America | Surry | 1,408 |
Lake Waccamaw | Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States | Columbus | 1,392 |
Swepsonville | Town of the United States | Alamance | 1,386 |
West Marion | Township in McDowell County, North Carolina | McDowell | 1,348 |
Robersonville | City in Martin County, North Carolina, United States of America | Martin | 1,322 |
Spring Hope | Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America | Craven | 1,319 |
Blowing Rock | Town in North Carolina, United States | Watauga | 1,316 |
Pine Knoll Shores | City in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America | Carteret | 1,315 |