Fayetteville is the 6th largest city and the 5th largest metropolitan area in North Carolina. It is among the fastest-growing areas in the state.
Other municipalities in Cumberland County are Eastover, Falcon, Godwin, Hope Mills, Linden, Spring Lake, Stedman and Wade.
About 50,000 military personnel are stationed at Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base. In addition to active-duty personnel, the military employs approximately 10,000 civilians.

