Cities in Jackson County, North Carolina by Population (2024)

There are 10 cities in Jackson County, North Carolina.

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

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City
Rank
State
2024 Population
2020 Census
Annual Change
Density (mi²)
Area (mi²)
Cullowhee1North Carolina6,6326,798-0.61%1,7423.81
Sylva2North Carolina2,6592,5870.68%8383.17
Maggie Valley3North Carolina1,7201,7120.12%4973.46
Highlands4North Carolina1,1241,0701.26%1806.25
Cherokee5North Carolina1,0882,120-19.17%9012.07
Cashiers6North Carolina7767281.57%1894.10
Webster7North Carolina3823720.79%3831
Forest Hills8North Carolina3153050.96%6350.50
Dillsboro9North Carolina2152090.94%4500.48
Glenville10North Carolina1739912.34%1291.34

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Jackson County, North Carolina?

Cullowhee is the largest city in Jackson County.

What is the smallest city in Jackson County, North Carolina?

Glenville is the smallest city in Jackson County.

How many cities are in Jackson County?

There are 10 cities in Jackson County, North Carolina.

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