Mitchell 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
Spruce Pine12,1882,198-0.14%5394.1Town
Bakersville24554530%5990.8Town

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 Mitchell County, North Carolina?

Spruce Pine is the largest city in Mitchell County.

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

Bakersville is the smallest city in Mitchell County.

How many cities are in Mitchell County?

There are 2 cities in Mitchell County, North Carolina.

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