| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 1 | 26,784 | 25,896 | 0.4% | 1,476 | 18 | City |
| Madison | 2 | 2,140 | 2,267 | -1.02% | 1,821 | 1 | City |
| Battle Creek | 3 | 1,186 | 1,190 | -0.17% | 1,680 | 1 | City |
| Tilden | 4 | 981 | 990 | -0.1% | 1,264 | 1 | City |
| Newman Grove | 5 | 626 | 659 | -0.95% | 1,149 | 1 | City |
| Meadow Grove | 6 | 264 | 281 | -1.12% | 866 | 0 | Village |
| Tarnov | 7 | 47 | 47 | 0% | 1,469 | 0 | Village |
| Cornlea | 8 | 34 | 34 | 0% | 370 | 0 | Village |
Norfolk is the largest city in Madison County, with a population of 26,784.
Cornlea is the smallest city in Madison County, with a population of 34.
There are 8 cities in Madison County, Nebraska.