| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawnee City | 1 | 831 | 862 | -0.6% | 702 | 1 | City |
| Table Rock | 2 | 234 | 234 | 0% | 399 | 1 | Village |
| Du Bois | 3 | 121 | 122 | 0% | 276 | 0 | Village |
| Burchard | 4 | 74 | 77 | -1.33% | 420 | 0 | Village |
| Lewiston | 5 | 59 | 59 | -1.67% | 541 | 0 | Village |
| Steinauer | 6 | 56 | 58 | -1.75% | 421 | 0 | Village |
Pawnee City is the largest city in Pawnee County, with a population of 831.
Steinauer is the smallest city in Pawnee County, with a population of 56.
There are 6 cities in Pawnee County, Nebraska.