The largest city in North Carolina is Charlotte, which has a population of 859, 035 according to the 2019 US Census. Charlotte is the 17th most populous city in the United States and the second-largest city in the Southeast behind Jacksonville, Florida. It is the county seat of Mecklenburg County and the second-largest city in the Carolinas, after Columbia, South Carolina. Charlotte is home to numerous cultural attractions, including the Levine Museum of the New South, the Mint Museum, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The city is also known for its vibrant nightlife, professional sports teams, and world-class restaurants.