Cities in North Carolina - Census Data

22 cities with population 50,000+ from the 2023 American Community Survey. Compare median income, poverty rates, education levels, and demographics across North Carolina.

All Cities

CharlottePopulation: 886,283
Income: $78,438Poverty: 11.7%BA+: 47.4%
 RaleighPopulation: 470,763
Income: $82,424Poverty: 11.4%BA+: 52.9%
 GreensboroPopulation: 298,564
Income: $58,884Poverty: 18.4%BA+: 39.9%
 DurhamPopulation: 288,465
Income: $79,234Poverty: 12.2%BA+: 55.7%
 Winston-SalemPopulation: 250,887
Income: $57,673Poverty: 17.9%BA+: 37.2%
 FayettevillePopulation: 209,692
Income: $56,395Poverty: 18.1%BA+: 28.6%
 CaryPopulation: 176,686
Income: $129,399Poverty: 5.3%BA+: 70.2%
 WilmingtonPopulation: 118,578
Income: $63,900Poverty: 16.3%BA+: 45.8%
 High PointPopulation: 115,263
Income: $61,228Poverty: 14.7%BA+: 33.9%
 ConcordPopulation: 106,518
Income: $84,752Poverty: 8.6%BA+: 41.7%
 AshevillePopulation: 94,369
Income: $67,221Poverty: 14.6%BA+: 52.0%
 GreenvillePopulation: 88,540
Income: $50,564Poverty: 24.5%BA+: 39.3%
 GastoniaPopulation: 81,632
Income: $60,554Poverty: 14.3%BA+: 27.7%
 JacksonvillePopulation: 73,507
Income: $54,069Poverty: 13.5%BA+: 25.0%
 ApexPopulation: 67,765
Income: $138,442Poverty: 2.6%BA+: 66.6%
 HuntersvillePopulation: 62,458
Income: $119,951Poverty: 3.4%BA+: 57.3%
 Chapel HillPopulation: 59,889
Income: $85,825Poverty: 19.6%BA+: 77.2%
 BurlingtonPopulation: 58,599
Income: $54,941Poverty: 18.0%BA+: 28.7%
 KannapolisPopulation: 56,470
Income: $70,691Poverty: 12.2%BA+: 28.1%
 Rocky MountPopulation: 54,175
Income: $52,927Poverty: 21.2%BA+: 21.5%
 MooresvillePopulation: 51,447
Income: $88,592Poverty: 7.6%BA+: 45.3%
 Wake ForestPopulation: 51,199
Income: $120,777Poverty: 2.9%BA+: 57.8%

North Carolina Cities FAQ

How many cities in North Carolina have over 50,000 people?
There are 22 cities in North Carolina with a population of 50,000 or more, according to 2023 ACS estimates. The largest is Charlotte with 886,283.
Which North Carolina city has the highest median income?
Apex has the highest median household income at $138,442 among North Carolina cities with 50,000+ residents.
Which North Carolina city has the lowest poverty rate?
Apex has the lowest poverty rate at 2.6% among cities tracked.

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