Quick Facts
CapitalRaleigh
Largest CityCharlotte
Population8,541,221
Per Capita Income$27,418
NicknameTar Heel State
StatehoodNovember 21, 1789
State BirdCardinal
State FlowerFlowering Dogwood
State TreeLong Leaf Pine
State SongThe Old North State
Geography
Land Area48,718 sq mi
Water Area5,103 sq mi
Total Area53,821 sq mi
RegionSoutheast
About North Carolina
North Carolina, known as the “Tar Heel State,” has a population of 8,541,221 and a per capita income of $27,418. The state capital is Raleigh and the largest city is Charlotte. North Carolina joined the Union on November 21, 1789 and covers 53,821 square miles across the Southeast region. Explore 100 cities and towns across North Carolina with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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