10 cities
| City | County | 2025 Pop. ↓ |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | Onslow County | 71,517 |
| James City | Craven County | 5,008 |
| Jamestown | Guilford County | 3,755 |
| Jonesville | Yadkin County | 2,338 |
| Jefferson | Ashe County | 1,640 |
| JAARS | Union County | 959 |
| Jackson Heights | Jones County | 826 |
| Jackson | Northampton County | 403 |
| Jamesville | Martin County | 402 |
| Jackson Springs | Moore County | 305 |