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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Mooresville | Town in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA | Iredell | 39,962 |
Monroe | City in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States | Union | 35,668 |
Matthews | Town in North Carolina, United States | Mecklenburg | 33,718 |
Morrisville | Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States | Wake | 30,495 |
Mint Hill | City in North Carolina, United States of America | Mecklenburg | 28,109 |
Mebane | City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States | Alamance | 16,732 |
Morganton | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States | Burke | 16,625 |
Mount Holly | City in Gaston County, North Carolina | Gaston | 16,415 |
Masonboro | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina | New Hanover | 14,826 |
Murraysville | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina | New Hanover | 14,215 |
Mount Airy | City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States | Surry | 10,175 |
Morehead City | City in North Carolina, United States | Carteret | 9,669 |
Myrtle Grove | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina | New Hanover | 8,875 |
Marion | City in McDowell County, North Carolina, U. | McDowell | 7,937 |
Mills River | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina | Henderson | 7,471 |
Marvin | Village in North Carolina | Union | 6,920 |
Mocksville | City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America | Davie | 5,297 |
Midway | Incorporated town in Davidson County | Alexander | 4,951 |
Midway | Incorporated town in Davidson County | Davidson | 4,742 |
Mount Olive | City in Illinois | Wayne | 4,728 |
Mount Olive | City in North Carolina, United States of America | Bladen | 4,661 |
Midland | Place in North Carolina, United States | Cabarrus | 3,880 |
Moyock | Township in Currituck County, North Carolina | Currituck | 3,759 |
Mountain Home | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina | Henderson | 3,622 |
Mar-Mac | Township in Wayne County, North Carolina | Wayne | 3,615 |
Maiden | Town in North Carolina, USA | Catawba | 3,421 |
Mineral Springs | Human settlement in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America | Anson | 3,171 |
Murfreesboro | Town in North Carolina, United States | Hertford | 2,868 |
Marshville | Town in Union County, North Carolina, United States | Union | 2,835 |
Mayodan | Town in North Carolina, United States | Rockingham | 2,410 |
Maxton | City in North Carolina, United States of America | Robeson | 2,332 |
Mount Pleasant | Town in North Carolina, United States | Avery | 2,226 |
Millers Creek | Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina | Wilkes | 2,112 |
Madison | Town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA | Rockingham | 2,108 |
Moravian Falls | Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina | Wilkes | 1,901 |
Mars Hill | Town in Madison County, North Carolina, United States | Madison | 1,881 |
Mount Pleasant | Town in North Carolina, United States | Cabarrus | 1,821 |
Murphy | Town in Cherokee County, North Carolina | Cherokee | 1,666 |
Manteo | Town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States | Dare | 1,468 |
Maggie Valley | Human settlement in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America | Haywood | 1,258 |
Mineral Springs | City in Arkansas, USA | Union | 1,208 |
Mount Gilead | Township in Montgomery County, North Carolina | Montgomery | 1,180 |
Mount Gilead | Town in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States | Avery | 1,141 |
McLeansville | Township in Guilford County, North Carolina | Guilford | 1,021 |
Magnolia | Town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States | Duplin | 951 |
Montreat | Town | Buncombe | 939 |
Maysville | City in Jones County, North Carolina, United States of America | Jones | 918 |
Marshall | Town in the U. | Madison | 916 |
Middlesex | City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America | Nash | 834 |
Misenheimer | Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America | Stanly | 742 |
McAdenville | Human settlement in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America | Gaston | 677 |
Micro | Town of the United States | Johnston | 553 |
Morven | Town in Anson County, North Carolina, United States | Anson | 465 |
Macclesfield | Town in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States | Edgecombe | 423 |
Minnesott Beach | Human settlement in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States of America | Pamlico | 423 |
Mooresboro | Human settlement in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America | Cleveland | 316 |
Momeyer | Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America | Nash | 228 |
Mesic | Human settlement in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States of America | Pamlico | 210 |
Marietta | Human settlement in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America | Robeson | 168 |
Milton | Town in North Carolina | Caswell | 146 |
Middleburg | Town in Vance County, North Carolina | Vance | 138 |
Macon | Town in Warren County, North Carolina, USA | Warren | 109 |
McDonald | Town in North Carolina, USA | Robeson | 107 |
McFarlan | Human settlement in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America | Anson | 107 |