State index
North Carolina cities in the launch dataset
Compare large North Carolina cities by 2025 Census population, population momentum, and verified data-readiness notes. The current North Carolina subset includes 5 large South cities with a combined 2025 population estimate of 2,342,589.
State signal
Charlotte, North Carolina has the strongest verified population-growth signal in this North Carolina subset at +10.30% since the 2020 estimates base. Treat this as a starting point, then verify affordability, job, school, tax, safety, and commute tradeoffs.
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| City | Rank | 2025 population | 2020 base | Growth | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, North Carolina | #14 | 964,784 | 874,708 | +10.30% | growing |
| Raleigh, North Carolina | #39 | 506,306 | 468,102 | +8.16% | growing |
| Greensboro, North Carolina | #67 | 308,667 | 299,197 | +3.17% | stable |
| Durham, North Carolina | #70 | 305,561 | 283,881 | +7.64% | growing |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | #90 | 257,271 | 249,549 | +3.09% | stable |