| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill | 1 | 65,149 | 57,043 | 2.49% | 3,008 | 22 | Town |
| Carrboro | 2 | 20,881 | 21,280 | -0.39% | 3,225 | 6 | Town |
| Hillsborough | 3 | 9,799 | 9,655 | 0.21% | 1,707 | 6 | Town |
Chapel Hill is the largest city in Orange County, with a population of 65,149.
Hillsborough is the smallest city in Orange County, with a population of 9,799.
There are 3 cities in Orange County, North Carolina.