| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine | 1 | 2,640 | 2,629 | 0.19% | 871 | 3 | City |
| Cody | 2 | 172 | 166 | 0.58% | 167 | 1 | Village |
| Merriman | 3 | 91 | 87 | 0% | 89 | 1 | Village |
| Crookston | 4 | 75 | 71 | 0% | 172 | 0 | Village |
| Kilgore | 5 | 68 | 66 | 0% | 152 | 0 | Village |
| Wood Lake | 6 | 50 | 49 | 0% | 158 | 0 | Village |
| Clinton | 7 | 37 | 41 | -2.63% | 394 | 0 | Village |
| Nenzel | 8 | 18 | 18 | 0% | 58 | 0 | Village |
Valentine is the largest city in Cherry County, with a population of 2,640.
Nenzel is the smallest city in Cherry County, with a population of 18.
There are 8 cities in Cherry County, Nebraska.