4 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 1 | 127,633 | 115,887 | 1.87% | 2,482 | 51 | City |
| Carolina Beach | 2 | 6,940 | 6,559 | 1.11% | 2,830 | 2 | Town |
| Wrightsville Beach | 3 | 2,397 | 2,466 | -0.58% | 1,718 | 1 | Town |
| Kure Beach | 4 | 2,146 | 2,183 | -0.37% | 2,439 | 1 | Town |
Wilmington is the largest city in New Hanover County, with a population of 127,633.
Kure Beach is the smallest city in New Hanover County, with a population of 2,146.
There are 4 cities in New Hanover County, North Carolina.