| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 1 | 8,426 | 8,191 | 0.26% | 928 | 9 | City |
| Sheldon | 2 | 438 | 436 | 0% | 834 | 1 | City |
| Schell City | 3 | 230 | 228 | 0% | 370 | 1 | City |
| Walker | 4 | 199 | 195 | 0% | 640 | 0 | City |
| Bronaugh | 5 | 164 | 164 | 0% | 575 | 0 | City |
| Moundville | 6 | 77 | 77 | 0% | 475 | 0 | Town |
| Milo | 7 | 62 | 62 | 0% | 816 | 0 | Village |
| Richards | 8 | 45 | 43 | 0% | 168 | 0 | Town |
| Deerfield | 9 | 41 | 41 | 0% | 402 | 0 | Village |
| Harwood | 10 | 30 | 30 | 0% | 286 | 0 | Village |
| Metz | 11 | 17 | 17 | 0% | 134 | 0 | Town |
Nevada is the largest city in Vernon County, with a population of 8,426.
Metz is the smallest city in Vernon County, with a population of 17.
There are 11 cities in Vernon County, Missouri.