8 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine | 1 | 2,649 | 2,628 | 0.15% | 874 | 3 | City |
| Cody | 2 | 175 | 166 | 1.16% | 170 | 1 | Village |
| Merriman | 3 | 93 | 87 | 1.09% | 91 | 1 | Village |
| Crookston | 4 | 74 | 71 | 1.37% | 170 | 0 | Village |
| Kilgore | 5 | 70 | 66 | 1.45% | 156 | 0 | Village |
| Wood Lake | 6 | 51 | 48 | 2% | 161 | 0 | Village |
| Clinton | 7 | 38 | 41 | 0% | 404 | 0 | Village |
| Nenzel | 8 | 18 | 18 | 0% | 58 | 0 | Village |
Valentine is the largest city in Cherry County, with a population of 2,649.
Nenzel is the smallest city in Cherry County, with a population of 18.
There are 8 cities in Cherry County, Nebraska.