15 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 1 | 9,701 | 11,146 | -2.42% | 1,280 | 8 | City |
| Shelby | 2 | 1,693 | 2,013 | -3.04% | 620 | 3 | City |
| Rosedale | 3 | 1,365 | 1,575 | -2.5% | 252 | 5 | City |
| Mound Bayou | 4 | 1,329 | 1,524 | -2.35% | 1,515 | 1 | City |
| Shaw | 5 | 1,294 | 1,452 | -1.97% | 1,163 | 1 | City |
| Renova | 6 | 680 | 676 | 0.15% | 783 | 1 | Town |
| Boyle | 7 | 473 | 532 | -2.07% | 320 | 1 | Town |
| Benoit | 8 | 333 | 369 | -1.77% | 342 | 1 | Town |
| Merigold | 9 | 328 | 376 | -2.38% | 338 | 1 | Town |
| Gunnison | 10 | 270 | 297 | -1.46% | 276 | 1 | Town |
| Duncan | 11 | 259 | 282 | -1.52% | 283 | 1 | Town |
| Beulah | 12 | 227 | 242 | -0.87% | 490 | 0 | Town |
| Pace | 13 | 164 | 181 | -1.8% | 1,072 | 0 | Town |
| Winstonville | 14 | 130 | 151 | -2.26% | 441 | 0 | Town |
| Alligator | 15 | 103 | 114 | -1.9% | 105 | 1 | Town |
Cleveland is the largest city in Bolivar County, with a population of 9,701.
Alligator is the smallest city in Bolivar County, with a population of 103.
There are 15 cities in Bolivar County, Mississippi.