| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | 1 | 84,273 | 78,814 | 1.17% | 1,051 | 80 | City |
| Brookland | 2 | 4,824 | 4,114 | 2.7% | 596 | 8 | City |
| Bono | 3 | 2,961 | 2,432 | 3.6% | 1,111 | 3 | City |
| Lake City | 4 | 2,895 | 2,336 | 3.54% | 918 | 3 | City |
| Bay | 5 | 1,789 | 1,876 | -0.78% | 579 | 3 | City |
| Monette | 6 | 1,700 | 1,514 | 1.25% | 301 | 6 | City |
| Oak Grove Heights | 7 | 1,212 | 1,094 | 1.42% | 405 | 3 | Town |
| Caraway | 8 | 1,096 | 1,136 | -0.72% | 476 | 2 | City |
| Cash | 9 | 278 | 289 | -0.71% | 757 | 0 | Town |
| Black Oak | 10 | 259 | 271 | -0.77% | 620 | 0 | Town |
| Egypt | 11 | 107 | 113 | -0.93% | 318 | 0 | Town |
Jonesboro is the largest city in Craighead County, with a population of 84,273.
Egypt is the smallest city in Craighead County, with a population of 107.
There are 11 cities in Craighead County, Arkansas.