Surprisingly Cary is right behind Raleigh when it comes to density. If Cary is not a city then Raleigh is probably not much of a city either. These are the top 5 cities in density in NC.
| Rank | Name | 2023 Population | 2020 Census | Annual Change | Density (mi²) | Area (mi²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 244 | Lake Park | 3,224 | 3,269 | -0.46% | 4,386 | 0.73 |
| 31 | Morrisville | 32,945 | 29,630 | 3.47% | 3,779 | 8.72 |
| 48 | Carrboro | 21,808 | 21,295 | 0.79% | 3,368 | 6.47 |
| 2 | Raleigh | 486,796 | 467,665 | 1.33% | 3,337 | 145.89 |
| 7 | Cary | 186,568 | 174,721 | 2.16% | 3,177 | 58.73 |