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Elm City, North Carolina
Town · Population 1,223 · #316 in North Carolina
About Elm City
Elm City is a small town in eastern North Carolina with an estimated population of 1,223.
Elm City holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 569 residents per square mile.
📰 Elm City News Today
- Financial woes of a small NC town. Elm City under state auditor’s spotlight. Carolina Public Press · Apr 8
- Wesley Doles Obituary Jun 2, 2026 wilsonmemorialservice.com · Jun 2
- Wilson County town loses water for more than 5 hours after internet provider accidentally hits line: Officials CBS 17 · May 26
- Beverly Harris Obituary (2026) - Elm City, NC - The Wilson Times Legacy obituary · Aug 4
- NC audit shows fiscal mismanagement in Wilson County town, risking fraud and abuse Raleigh News & Observer · Mar 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Elm City Unique
- The only place in America named Elm City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Elm City
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Elm City
- Aggie's Hot Subs
- Boogie's Turkey BBQ
- OH My Lard
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elm City
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Elm City
- Coopers Elementary
- Elm City Middle
- Gardners Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Carolina
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,223
Rank in state#316 of 549
Land area2.15 sq mi
Density569/sq mi
Coordinates35.8040, -77.8567