| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | 1 | 8,324 | 8,054 | 0.48% | 1,268 | 7 | City |
| Henderson | 2 | 1,100 | 1,081 | 0.27% | 1,669 | 1 | City |
| McCool Junction | 3 | 493 | 454 | 1.44% | 1,021 | 0 | Village |
| Waco | 4 | 315 | 294 | 0.96% | 1,250 | 0 | Village |
| Bradshaw | 5 | 284 | 272 | 0.71% | 899 | 0 | Village |
| Gresham | 6 | 225 | 220 | 0% | 836 | 0 | Village |
| Benedict | 7 | 206 | 200 | 0.49% | 1,126 | 0 | Village |
York is the largest city in York County, with a population of 8,324.
Benedict is the smallest city in York County, with a population of 206.
There are 7 cities in York County, Nebraska.