Population of NC towns and cities 2025

Wendell in Wake County led the state with a 17.3% growth rate. Of the 549 places in NC, 116 declined in population from 2024 to 2025, according to the latest U.S. Census annual population estimates.

Shapes represent city/town size in population. Color represents the population percent change.

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Chart: David RaynorSource: U.S. Census Bureau, annual population estimates as of July 1Get the dataDownload image