| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | 1 | 41,957 | 33,400 | 2.89% | 2,255 | 19 | City |
| Woodstock | 2 | 40,949 | 35,231 | 2.64% | 3,161 | 13 | City |
| Acworth | 3 | 22,976 | 22,439 | 0.22% | 2,515 | 9 | City |
| Holly Springs | 4 | 21,128 | 16,665 | 4.28% | 2,917 | 7 | City |
| Ball Ground | 5 | 3,684 | 2,436 | 6.17% | 537 | 7 | City |
| Nelson | 6 | 1,176 | 1,151 | 0.34% | 656 | 2 | City |
| Waleska | 7 | 1,060 | 930 | 1.73% | 621 | 2 | City |
| Mountain Park | 8 | 566 | 580 | -0.53% | 1,225 | 0 | City |
Canton is the largest city in Cherokee County, with a population of 41,957.
Mountain Park is the smallest city in Cherokee County, with a population of 566.
There are 8 cities in Cherokee County, Georgia.