Charlotte Population 2026
Charlotte has a population of 911,311, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. Roughly 0.3% of United States's population lives here. It is about 9.7× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
911,311
Rank in United States
#15
Coordinates
35.23°N, 80.84°W
~229 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
529 km
329 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 482,295 | #39 |
| Greensboro | 285,342 | #71 |
| Durham | 257,636 | #83 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 | #90 |
| Fayetteville | 201,963 | #119 |
| Cary | 159,769 | #166 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 | #255 |
| High Point | 110,268 | #279 |
Cities near Charlotte
- Matthews30,678 people · ~16 km away
- Mint Hill25,627 people · ~19 km away
- Huntersville52,704 people · ~20 km away
- Stallings15,270 people · ~21 km away
- Indian Trail37,073 people · ~23 km away
- Cornelius28,092 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Charlotte?
Charlotte has a population of 911,311 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in United States.
What state is Charlotte in?
Charlotte is located in North Carolina, United States.
Is Charlotte the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 529 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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