| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crete | 1 | 7,779 | 7,574 | 0.41% | 1,940 | 4 | City |
| Wilber | 2 | 1,982 | 1,970 | 0.2% | 2,237 | 1 | City |
| Friend | 3 | 951 | 948 | 0.11% | 1,150 | 1 | City |
| Dorchester | 4 | 627 | 617 | 0.32% | 1,254 | 1 | Village |
| Western | 5 | 229 | 229 | 0% | 471 | 0 | Village |
| Tobias | 6 | 114 | 117 | -0.87% | 435 | 0 | Village |
| Swanton | 7 | 78 | 78 | 0% | 388 | 0 | Village |
Crete is the largest city in Saline County, with a population of 7,779.
Swanton is the smallest city in Saline County, with a population of 78.
There are 7 cities in Saline County, Nebraska.