| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne City | 1 | 3,793 | 3,808 | 0% | 939 | 4 | City |
| Charlevoix | 2 | 2,323 | 2,341 | -0.09% | 1,134 | 2 | City |
| East Jordan | 3 | 2,244 | 2,245 | 0.04% | 748 | 3 | City |
| Hayes | 4 | 2,007 | 2,002 | -0.25% | 67 | 30 | Township |
| South Arm | 5 | 1,926 | 1,930 | -0.31% | 63 | 31 | Township |
| Charlevoix | 6 | 1,795 | 1,775 | -0.11% | 302 | 6 | Township |
| Eveline | 7 | 1,495 | 1,510 | -0.47% | 58 | 26 | Township |
| Boyne Valley | 8 | 1,433 | 1,431 | -0.21% | 41 | 35 | Township |
| Melrose | 9 | 1,399 | 1,408 | -0.36% | 42 | 33 | Township |
| Bay | 10 | 1,134 | 1,141 | -0.44% | 73 | 16 | Township |
| Evangeline | 11 | 753 | 755 | -0.26% | 68 | 11 | Township |
| Norwood | 12 | 695 | 698 | -0.14% | 38 | 18 | Township |
| Boyne Falls | 13 | 374 | 370 | 0% | 665 | 1 | Village |
| Chandler | 14 | 277 | 279 | -0.36% | 8.0 | 36 | Township |
| Peaine | 15 | 265 | 269 | -0.75% | 5.0 | 52 | Township |
| St. James | 16 | 257 | 258 | 0% | 13 | 20 | Township |
Boyne City is the largest city in Charlevoix County, with a population of 3,793.
St. James is the smallest city in Charlevoix County, with a population of 257.
There are 16 cities in Charlevoix County, Michigan.