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Youngest Cities in North Carolina

Top 100 cities ranked by youngest cities

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Youngest Cities — North Carolina

1 Cullowhee 20.9
2 Boone 21.5
3 Elon 21.9
4 Jacksonville 23.3
5 Havelock 24.5
6 Spring Lake 25.4
7 Chapel Hill 25.8
8 Half Moon 26.7
9 Greenville 28.0
10 Northchase 28.9
11 Piney Green 30.0
12 Fayetteville 30.7
13 Spout Springs 30.9
14 Anderson Creek 31.1
15 Clayton 32.7
16 Swannanoa 32.9
17 Barbecue 33.2
18 Hope Mills 33.3
19 Selma 33.6
20 Pineville 33.9
21 Carrboro 34.0
22 Knightdale 34.0
23 Greensboro 34.1
24 Bessemer City 34.3
25 Charlotte 34.4
26 Morrisville 34.5
27 East Flat Rock 34.5
28 Raleigh 34.7
29 Durham 34.8
30 Forest City 34.8
31 Sanford 34.9
32 Zebulon 35.2
33 Cramerton 35.2
34 Siler City 35.3
35 Locust 35.4
36 Indian Trail 35.5
37 Winston-Salem 35.6
38 Lumberton 35.6
39 Lexington 35.9
40 Rockingham 35.9
41 Apex 36.0
42 Hampstead 36.0
43 Asheboro 36.1
44 Elizabeth City 36.1
45 Aberdeen 36.1
46 Conover 36.1
47 Concord 36.2
48 Holly Springs 36.3
49 Fuquay-Varina 36.3
50 Graham 36.4
51 Salisbury 36.5
52 Monroe 36.5
53 Mooresville 36.6
54 Henderson 36.6
55 Goldsboro 36.7
56 Mebane 36.8
57 Waxhaw 36.9
58 Eden 36.9
59 Murraysville 37.1
60 Whispering Pines 37.1
61 Gastonia 37.2
62 Statesville 37.4
63 Wilmington 37.5
64 Mocksville 37.5
65 Moyock 37.5
66 Garner 37.6
67 Kings Grant 37.6
68 Kannapolis 37.7
69 Hickory 37.7
70 Belmont 37.7
71 Lincolnton 37.7
72 Cherryville 37.7
73 High Point 37.8
74 Laurinburg 37.9
75 Unionville 37.9
76 Roanoke Rapids 38.0
77 Wendell 38.3
78 Marion 38.3
79 Morganton 38.5
80 Southern Pines 38.6
81 Kernersville 38.7
82 Wake Forest 38.8
83 Dallas 38.8
84 Rolesville 38.9
85 Harrisburg 39.0
86 Winterville 39.0
87 Wilson 39.1
88 Mount Holly 39.1
89 Walkertown 39.1
90 Newton 39.2
91 Matthews 39.3
92 Briar Chapel 39.3
93 Thomasville 39.4
94 Stallings 39.4
95 Wrightsboro 39.4
96 Burlington 39.6
97 Cary 39.8
98 Albemarle 39.8
99 Huntersville 39.9
100 Clinton 39.9

The youngest cities in North Carolina by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Cullowhee has a median age of 20.9 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Cullowhee's population is under 20.9 years old.
  • 2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
  • 3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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