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Charlotte (orange) and the other large cities of United States
Charlotte lies in North Carolina in United States at 35.23°N, 80.84°W, about 229 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/New_York (UTC-4); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is smaller than Columbus (913,175) and larger than Indianapolis (887,642). The largest city in United States is New York City with 8,804,190 people; the capital, Washington, has 689,545.
The national capital, Washington, is about 529 km away; the nearest large city is High Point, 111 km from Charlotte.
United States as a whole has a live population of 349,544,454 (+0.5% a year) and ranks #3 of 238 countries — see the United States population page for the full statistics and the United States atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Charlotte
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| High Point North Carolina | 111 km | 110,268 |
| Winston-Salem North Carolina | 111 km | 241,218 |
| Greensboro North Carolina | 134 km | 285,342 |
| Columbia South Carolina | 137 km | 142,416 |
| Fayetteville North Carolina | 180 km | 201,963 |
| Durham North Carolina | 195 km | 257,636 |
| Cary North Carolina | 197 km | 159,769 |
Largest cities in United States
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City | New York | 8,804,190 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | California | 3,820,914 |
| 3 | Chicago | Illinois | 2,664,452 |
| 4 | Houston | Texas | 2,314,157 |
| 5 | Phoenix | Arizona | 1,650,070 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 1,573,916 |
| 7 | San Antonio | Texas | 1,526,656 |
| 8 | San Diego | California | 1,404,452 |
| 9 | Dallas | Texas | 1,326,087 |
| 10 | Jacksonville | Florida | 1,009,833 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Charlotte?
Charlotte has about 911,311 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Charlotte the capital of United States?
No. The capital of United States is Washington (689,545 people), about 529 km away. Charlotte is the 15th largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Charlotte compared with the rest of United States?
Its 911,311 residents are 0.3% of the 349,544,454 people living in United States today. New York City is larger with 8,804,190 people.
Where is Charlotte?
In North Carolina, United States, at latitude 35.23 and longitude -80.84, 229 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include High Point (111 km), Winston-Salem (111 km), Greensboro (134 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Charlotte Population 2026 — United States. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/charlotte/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/charlotte/">Charlotte Population 2026 — United States</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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