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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Salisbury | City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States | Rowan | 33,821 |
Sanford | City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America | Lee | 30,361 |
Statesville | City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States | Iredell | 28,045 |
Shelby | City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States | Cleveland | 20,145 |
Stallings | Town | Union | 16,456 |
Southern Pines | Town in North Carolina, USA | Moore | 15,070 |
Smithfield | County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina | Johnston | 13,333 |
Spring Lake | Borough of New Jersey | Cumberland | 11,980 |
Summerfield | Town of the United States | Guilford | 11,502 |
Saint Stephens | Town in Alabama, USA | Catawba | 8,759 |
Siler City | Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States | Chatham | 8,415 |
Selma | Town of the United States | Johnston | 7,323 |
Saint James | Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States | Brunswick | 6,607 |
Silver Lake | City in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States | New Hanover | 5,598 |
Stokesdale | Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States | Guilford | 5,555 |
South Gastonia | Unincorporated community | Gaston | 5,312 |
Sawmills | City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America | Caldwell | 5,156 |
Seven Lakes | Township in Moore County, North Carolina | Moore | 4,888 |
Seagate | Census-designated place in the U. | New Hanover | 4,590 |
Swannanoa | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina | Buncombe | 4,576 |
Shallotte | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America | Brunswick | 4,409 |
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 |
Southport | City in North Carolina, United States | Brunswick | 4,088 |
Stanley | Town in North Carolina | Gaston | 3,793 |
Swansboro | Town in North Carolina, United States | Onslow | 3,394 |
Spencer | Town in North Carolina | Rowan | 3,260 |
Southern Shores | Town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States | Dare | 2,997 |
South Rosemary | Township in Halifax County, North Carolina | Halifax | 2,836 |
Skippers Corner | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina | New Hanover | 2,785 |
Sylva | Human settlement in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America | Jackson | 2,739 |
Sneads Ferry | Township in Onslow County, North Carolina | Onslow | 2,646 |
Surf City | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey | Pender | 2,532 |
Saint Pauls | Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States | Robeson | 2,290 |
Salem | Township in Burke County, North Carolina | Burke | 2,218 |
Spruce Pine | Town in North Carolina, United States of America | Mitchell | 2,126 |
Sharpsburg | City in North Carolina, United States of America | Nash | 2,018 |
Sea Breeze | Census designated place | New Hanover | 1,969 |
Scotland Neck | Town in North Carolina (United States) | Halifax | 1,810 |
Sparta | Human settlement in Alleghany County, North Carolina, United States of America | Alleghany | 1,723 |
Saxapahaw | Township in Alamance County, North Carolina | Alamance | 1,648 |
Stanfield | Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America | Stanly | 1,552 |
Snow Hill | Town in North Carolina, United States of America | Greene | 1,483 |
Swepsonville | Town of the United States | Alamance | 1,386 |
Spring Hope | Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America | Craven | 1,319 |
Spring Hope | City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America | Nash | 1,313 |
Stoneville | Human settlement in Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America | Rockingham | 1,261 |
South Henderson | Census designated place | Vance | 1,213 |
Stedman | City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America | Cumberland | 1,082 |
Sherrills Ford | Unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina | Catawba | 1,007 |
Star | Town in North Carolina, United States | Montgomery | 849 |
Stantonsburg | Township in Wilson County, North Carolina | Wilson | 780 |
South Weldon | Township in Halifax County, North Carolina | Halifax | 705 |
Saluda | Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America | Polk | 703 |
Sedalia | Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America | Guilford | 689 |
Seaboard | Human settlement in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States of America | Northampton | 541 |
Spiveys Corner | Township in Sampson County, North Carolina | Sampson | 506 |
Simpson | Village in North Carolina, United States | Pitt | 483 |
Stem | Town in Granville County, North Carolina, United States | Granville | 474 |
Saint Helena | Village in Pender County, North Carolina | Pender | 428 |
Stovall | Town in Granville County, North Carolina, United States | Granville | 420 |
Sandyfield | Human settlement in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America | Columbus | 415 |
Salemburg | Human settlement in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America | Sampson | 413 |
Saratoga | Town of the United States, North Carolina | Wilson | 408 |
Staley | Town in North Carolina | Randolph | 401 |
Sandy Creek | Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA | Brunswick | 319 |
Sims | Human settlement in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America | Wilson | 286 |
Stonewall | Town in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States | Pamlico | 269 |
Severn | Human settlement in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States of America | Northampton | 238 |
Seagrove | Human settlement in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America | Randolph | 231 |
Seven Devils | Human settlement in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America | Avery | 203 |
Sugar Mountain | Village in Avery County, North Carolina, United States | Avery | 197 |
Seven Springs | Human settlement in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States of America | Wayne | 111 |
Speed | Town of the United States | Edgecombe | 74 |