11 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | 1 | 84,155 | 78,841 | 1.06% | 1,050 | 80 | City |
| Brookland | 2 | 4,854 | 4,113 | 2.62% | 599 | 8 | City |
| Bono | 3 | 3,037 | 2,427 | 3.48% | 1,140 | 3 | City |
| Lake City | 4 | 2,920 | 2,341 | 3.44% | 926 | 3 | City |
| Bay | 5 | 1,788 | 1,874 | -0.78% | 579 | 3 | City |
| Monette | 6 | 1,580 | 1,513 | 0.7% | 279 | 6 | City |
| Oak Grove Heights | 7 | 1,197 | 1,094 | 1.44% | 400 | 3 | Town |
| Caraway | 8 | 1,076 | 1,132 | -0.83% | 467 | 2 | City |
| Cash | 9 | 280 | 289 | -0.36% | 763 | 0 | Town |
| Black Oak | 10 | 226 | 235 | -0.44% | 541 | 0 | Town |
| Egypt | 11 | 106 | 112 | -0.93% | 315 | 0 | Town |
Jonesboro is the largest city in Craighead County, with a population of 84,155.
Egypt is the smallest city in Craighead County, with a population of 106.
There are 11 cities in Craighead County, Arkansas.