8 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 1 | 935,017 | 875,752 | 1.28% | 3,009 | 311 | City |
| Huntersville | 2 | 66,742 | 61,606 | 1.56% | 1,603 | 42 | Town |
| Cornelius | 3 | 34,220 | 31,517 | 1.61% | 2,700 | 13 | Town |
| Matthews | 4 | 31,876 | 29,520 | 1.5% | 1,862 | 17 | Town |
| Mint Hill | 5 | 28,673 | 26,528 | 1.52% | 1,166 | 25 | Town |
| Weddington | 6 | 14,629 | 13,256 | 1.92% | 835 | 18 | Town |
| Davidson | 7 | 14,098 | 15,155 | -1.47% | 2,173 | 6 | Town |
| Pineville | 8 | 11,495 | 10,639 | 1.51% | 1,731 | 7 | Town |
Charlotte is the largest city in Mecklenburg County, with a population of 935,017.
Pineville is the smallest city in Mecklenburg County, with a population of 11,495.
There are 8 cities in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.