8 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | 1 | 5,181 | 5,195 | -0.04% | 758 | 7 | City |
| Marcus | 2 | 1,065 | 1,076 | -0.19% | 697 | 2 | City |
| Aurelia | 3 | 971 | 968 | 0.1% | 958 | 1 | City |
| Quimby | 4 | 244 | 246 | 0% | 600 | 0 | City |
| Cleghorn | 5 | 234 | 237 | 0% | 1,026 | 0 | City |
| Washta | 6 | 205 | 208 | 0% | 203 | 1 | City |
| Meriden | 7 | 176 | 173 | 0.57% | 1,558 | 0 | City |
| Larrabee | 8 | 116 | 116 | 0% | 892 | 0 | City |
Cherokee is the largest city in Cherokee County, with a population of 5,181.
Larrabee is the smallest city in Cherokee County, with a population of 116.
There are 8 cities in Cherokee County, Iowa.