| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmi | 1 | 4,591 | 4,820 | -0.69% | 1,773 | 3 | City |
| Grayville | 2 | 1,473 | 1,545 | -0.67% | 693 | 2 | City |
| Norris City | 3 | 1,075 | 1,131 | -0.74% | 917 | 1 | Village |
| Enfield | 4 | 768 | 791 | -0.39% | 760 | 1 | Village |
| Crossville | 5 | 601 | 632 | -0.66% | 939 | 1 | Village |
| Mill Shoals | 6 | 166 | 174 | -0.6% | 216 | 1 | Village |
| Springerton | 7 | 114 | 116 | 0% | 832 | 0 | Village |
| Maunie | 8 | 90 | 95 | -1.1% | 566 | 0 | Village |
| Phillipstown | 9 | 38 | 41 | -2.56% | 141 | 0 | Village |
| Burnt Prairie | 10 | 31 | 34 | -3.13% | 408 | 0 | Village |
Carmi is the largest city in White County, with a population of 4,591.
Burnt Prairie is the smallest city in White County, with a population of 31.
There are 10 cities in White County, Illinois.