| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville | 1 | 11,976 | 11,203 | 0.98% | 1,033 | 12 | City |
| Southside | 2 | 4,271 | 4,284 | -0.07% | 433 | 10 | City |
| Newark | 3 | 1,185 | 1,178 | 0.08% | 720 | 2 | City |
| Sulphur Rock | 4 | 656 | 652 | 0.15% | 519 | 1 | Town |
| Cushman | 5 | 447 | 443 | 0% | 110 | 4 | City |
| Pleasant Plains | 6 | 348 | 349 | 0% | 346 | 1 | Town |
| Magness | 7 | 223 | 212 | 0.9% | 363 | 1 | Town |
| Oil Trough | 8 | 221 | 226 | -0.45% | 965 | 0 | Town |
| Campbell Station | 9 | 216 | 229 | -0.92% | 127 | 2 | City |
| Moorefield | 10 | 129 | 126 | 0% | 114 | 1 | Town |
| Weldon | 11 | 58 | 59 | -1.69% | 238 | 0 | Town |
Batesville is the largest city in Independence County, with a population of 11,976.
Weldon is the smallest city in Independence County, with a population of 58.
There are 11 cities in Independence County, Arkansas.