| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter | 1 | 7,833 | 7,947 | -0.23% | 1,087 | 7 | City |
| Bernie | 2 | 1,822 | 1,854 | -0.33% | 1,393 | 1 | City |
| Bloomfield | 3 | 1,729 | 1,759 | -0.29% | 1,387 | 1 | City |
| Advance | 4 | 1,320 | 1,341 | -0.23% | 1,182 | 1 | City |
| Puxico | 5 | 864 | 880 | -0.35% | 1,297 | 1 | City |
| Bell City | 6 | 452 | 456 | -0.22% | 822 | 1 | City |
| Essex | 7 | 389 | 398 | -0.26% | 1,346 | 0 | City |
| Dudley | 8 | 100 | 103 | -0.99% | 257 | 0 | City |
| Penermon | 9 | 48 | 50 | -2.04% | 227 | 0 | Village |
Dexter is the largest city in Stoddard County, with a population of 7,833.
Penermon is the smallest city in Stoddard County, with a population of 48.
There are 9 cities in Stoddard County, Missouri.