Lattimore, North Carolina

Town · Population 449 · #431 in North Carolina

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About Lattimore

Lattimore is a tiny community in western North Carolina with an estimated population of 449.

Officially, Lattimore is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.02 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 440 residents per square mile.

📰 Lattimore News Today

Lattimore Named First-Team All-MEAC; Johnson, Okworogwo Earn All-Defensive Honors North Carolina Central University Athletics · Mar 10
Ray Towery Obituary Aug 2, 2026 cecil m. burton funeral home & crematory · Aug 2
Eagles’ Lattimore Earns BOXTOROW HBCU First Team All-American Honors - Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference · Mar 18
Turning 104 on July 4, Lattimore woman celebrates with family Shelby Star · Jul 3
Gage Lattimore, North Carolina Central Eagles, Combo Guard 247Sports · Apr 14

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What Makes Lattimore Unique

The only place in America named Lattimore — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
Positioned in western 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.
Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.