| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope | 1 | 8,347 | 8,920 | -1.16% | 781 | 11 | City |
| Blevins | 2 | 280 | 292 | -0.71% | 282 | 1 | City |
| Perrytown | 3 | 220 | 231 | -0.9% | 158 | 1 | Town |
| Fulton | 4 | 110 | 113 | -0.9% | 618 | 0 | Town |
| Washington | 5 | 91 | 92 | -1.09% | 90 | 1 | City |
| Oakhaven | 6 | 62 | 67 | -1.59% | 1,348 | 0 | Town |
| McCaskill | 7 | 56 | 57 | 0% | 76 | 1 | Town |
| Patmos | 8 | 56 | 60 | -1.75% | 505 | 0 | Town |
| Ozan | 9 | 48 | 52 | -2.04% | 147 | 0 | Town |
| McNab | 10 | 27 | 30 | -3.57% | 79 | 0 | Town |
Hope is the largest city in Hempstead County, with a population of 8,347.
McNab is the smallest city in Hempstead County, with a population of 27.
There are 10 cities in Hempstead County, Arkansas.