10 cities
| City | County | 2025 Pop. ↓ |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | Onslow County | 70,232 |
| James City | Craven County | 5,008 |
| Jamestown | Guilford County | 3,799 |
| Jonesville | Yadkin County | 2,341 |
| Jefferson | Ashe County | 1,653 |
| JAARS | Union County | 959 |
| Jackson Heights | Jones County | 826 |
| Jackson | Northampton County | 408 |
| Jamesville | Martin County | 407 |
| Jackson Springs | Moore County | 305 |