9 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 1 | 41,536 | 41,398 | 0.06% | 1,079 | 39 | City |
| Woodstock | 2 | 41,454 | 35,234 | 2.57% | 3,200 | 13 | City |
| Canton | 3 | 40,377 | 33,393 | 2.97% | 2,170 | 19 | City |
| Acworth | 4 | 22,722 | 22,428 | 0.22% | 2,487 | 9 | City |
| Holly Springs | 5 | 21,853 | 16,692 | 4.1% | 3,017 | 7 | City |
| Ball Ground | 6 | 3,738 | 2,457 | 6.07% | 545 | 7 | City |
| Nelson | 7 | 1,181 | 1,151 | 0.43% | 659 | 2 | City |
| Waleska | 8 | 1,001 | 931 | 1.21% | 586 | 2 | City |
| Mountain Park | 9 | 568 | 586 | -0.53% | 1,229 | 0 | City |
Milton is the largest city in Cherokee County, with a population of 41,536.
Mountain Park is the smallest city in Cherokee County, with a population of 568.
There are 9 cities in Cherokee County, Georgia.