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

There are 18 cities in Lincoln 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)
Mount Holly1North Carolina18,57717,7631.11%1,64911.27
Lincolnton2North Carolina12,50111,1352.81%1,4188.82
Lake Norman Catawba3North Carolina9,2958,7011.63%38524.14
Cherryville4North Carolina6,3276,0870.96%1,0905.80
Westport5North Carolina4,9874,1534.37%1,3583.67
Stanley6North Carolina4,1073,9730.83%1,4362.86
Lowesville7North Carolina3,9543,1805.16%5826.79
Maiden8North Carolina3,8453,7470.65%5786.65
Denver9North Carolina2,5632,964-3.32%4325.93
Belwood10North Carolina8768620.46%7112.30
Iron Station11North Carolina85953910.27%3642.36
Fallston12North Carolina6376270.47%2942.17
High Shoals13North Carolina6165940.98%2372.60
Lawndale14North Carolina5775730.17%7150.81
Polkville15North Carolina5245160.38%2811.86
Alexis16North Carolina492818-7.34%2491.98
Waco17North Carolina3143120.32%3750.84
Crouse18North Carolina2151439.14%1891.14

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 Lincoln County, North Carolina?

Mount Holly is the largest city in Lincoln County.

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

Crouse is the smallest city in Lincoln County.

How many cities are in Lincoln County?

There are 18 cities in Lincoln County, North Carolina.

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