North Carolina Lifestyle Guide

About North Carolina

North Carolina is part of the South Atlantic division in the U.S. Census Bureau’s South region, with Raleigh as its capital. The Census Bureau estimated the state’s population at 11,197,968 on July 1, 2025. The largest Census places included in this research pack are Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, and Winston-Salem.

Population snapshot

The July 1, 2025 population estimate is 11,197,968. Compared with the 2024 estimate, the population increased by approximately 1.32%.

Largest places in this data pack

• Charlotte
• Raleigh
• Greensboro
• Durham
• Winston-Salem

How this state index is organized

This page connects the interactive U.S. map to dedicated city profiles, related editorial guides, and future verified lifestyle metrics covering affordability, housing, employment, safety, education, healthcare, transportation, climate, entertainment, and environment.