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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Charlotte | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. | Mecklenburg | 900,350 |
Cary | Town in North Carolina, United States | Wake | 173,587 |
Concord | The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. | Cabarrus | 98,500 |
City of Greenville | The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina. | Pitt | 84,554 |
Chapel Hill | Town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States | Madison | 63,705 |
Cornelius | City in North Carolina, United States | Mecklenburg | 30,804 |
Clayton | Town in North Carolina | Johnston | 26,458 |
Carrboro | Town in North Carolina, United States | Orange | 21,239 |
Clemmons | Town in North Carolina | Forsyth | 21,089 |
City of Graham | City in North Carolina | Alamance | 14,153 |
Conover | City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America | Catawba | 8,573 |
Clinton | City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States | Davie | 8,332 |
City of Hamlet | City in North Carolina, United States | Richmond | 6,495 |
Carolina Beach | Town of the United States | New Hanover | 6,369 |
Cullowhee | Township in Jackson County, North Carolina | Jackson | 6,228 |
Cherryville | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America | Gaston | 6,138 |
Carolina Shores | Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States | Brunswick | 4,802 |
Creedmoor | City in Granville County, North Carolina, United States | Granville | 4,615 |
Cramerton | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. | Gaston | 4,511 |
Canton | Town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States | Haywood | 4,369 |
China Grove | Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States | Rowan | 4,249 |
City of Randleman | City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America | Randolph | 4,113 |
Cajahs Mountain | City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America | Caldwell | 2,823 |
Carthage | City in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America | Moore | 2,595 |
Coats | City in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America | Harnett | 2,520 |
Calabash | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | Brunswick | 2,360 |
Cape Carteret | Town in North Carolina, United States | Carteret | 2,061 |
Cricket | Census-designated place in North Carolina, USA | Wilkes | 1,855 |
Cordova | Township in Richmond County, North Carolina | Richmond | 1,775 |
Chadbourn | City in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America | Columbus | 1,699 |
Connelly Springs | Town in North Carolina | Burke | 1,648 |
Claremont | City in North Carolina, United States | Catawba | 1,414 |
Clyde | Human settlement in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America | Haywood | 1,308 |
Cedar Point | Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States | Carteret | 1,296 |
Castle Hayne | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina | New Hanover | 1,202 |
Columbus | Town in Polk County, North Carolina, United States | Polk | 1,007 |
Cooleemee | Human settlement in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America | Davie | 982 |
Cleveland | Township in Rowan County, North Carolina | Rowan | 875 |
Candor | Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America | Montgomery | 817 |
Chocowinity | Township in Beaufort County, North Carolina | Beaufort | 770 |
Columbia | Human settlement in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, United States of America | Tyrrell | 752 |
Clarkton | City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America | Bladen | 741 |
Conway | Town in North Carolina, USA | Northampton | 721 |
Catawba | Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America | Catawba | 627 |
Camden | City in and county seat of Camden County, New Jersey, United States | Camden | 599 |
Calypso | Town in North Carolina | Duplin | 528 |
Caswell Beach | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | Brunswick | 438 |
Cove City | Human settlement in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America | Craven | 387 |
Cofield | Human settlement in Hertford County, North Carolina, United States of America | Hertford | 363 |
Cameron | Town of the United States | Moore | 352 |
Cedar Rock | Human settlement in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America | Caldwell | 299 |
Casar | Human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America | Cleveland | 292 |
Castalia | Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America | Nash | 273 |
Conetoe | Human settlement in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America | Edgecombe | 263 |
Creswell | Human settlement in Washington County, North Carolina, United States of America | Washington | 232 |
Crossnore | Town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States | Avery | 231 |
Cerro Gordo | Town of the United States | Columbus | 195 |
Colerain | Town in North Carolina, United States | Bertie | 172 |
Como | Town in North Carolina, United States | Hertford | 82 |