| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home | 1 | 13,493 | 12,838 | 0.9% | 1,127 | 12 | City |
| Gassville | 2 | 2,208 | 2,172 | 0.14% | 644 | 3 | City |
| Cotter | 3 | 959 | 890 | 1.37% | 392 | 2 | City |
| Lakeview | 4 | 785 | 776 | 0.26% | 755 | 1 | City |
| Salesville | 5 | 533 | 474 | 1.72% | 118 | 5 | City |
| Norfork | 6 | 484 | 471 | 0.41% | 218 | 2 | City |
| Midway | 7 | 375 | 375 | 0% | 107 | 4 | Town |
| Briarcliff | 8 | 265 | 232 | 1.92% | 118 | 2 | City |
| Big Flat | 9 | 87 | 86 | 0% | 77 | 1 | Town |
Mountain Home is the largest city in Baxter County, with a population of 13,493.
Big Flat is the smallest city in Baxter County, with a population of 87.
There are 9 cities in Baxter County, Arkansas.