Macon County, North Carolina Cities (2024)

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

City
Rank
2024 Pop.
2020 Pop.
Change
Density (/mi²)
Area (mi²)
Type
Franklin14,3764,1831.11%8854.9Town
Highlands21,1221,0741.08%1806.2Town

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Macon County, North Carolina?

Franklin is the largest city in Macon County.

What is the smallest city in Macon County, North Carolina?

Highlands is the smallest city in Macon County.

How many cities are in Macon County?

There are 2 cities in Macon County, North Carolina.

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