| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte | 1 | 22,328 | 23,305 | -0.87% | 1,302 | 17 | City |
| Sutherland | 2 | 1,207 | 1,299 | -1.47% | 928 | 1 | Village |
| Hershey | 3 | 609 | 652 | -1.3% | 798 | 1 | Village |
| Brady | 4 | 360 | 385 | -1.37% | 1,098 | 0 | Village |
| Wallace | 5 | 294 | 317 | -1.67% | 414 | 1 | Village |
| Maxwell | 6 | 245 | 254 | -1.21% | 529 | 0 | Village |
| Wellfleet | 7 | 71 | 75 | -1.39% | 262 | 0 | Village |
| Gandy | 8 | 28 | 31 | -3.45% | 114 | 0 | Village |
North Platte is the largest city in Lincoln County, with a population of 22,328.
Gandy is the smallest city in Lincoln County, with a population of 28.
There are 8 cities in Lincoln County, Nebraska.