7 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | 1 | 2,433 | 2,417 | 0.12% | 1,939 | 1.25 | City |
| St. Libory | 2 | 303 | 271 | 1% | 913 | 0.33 | CDP |
| Dannebrog | 3 | 276 | 275 | 0% | 756 | 0.36 | Village |
| Elba | 4 | 198 | 192 | 0.51% | 540 | 0.37 | Village |
| Howard City (Boelus) | 5 | 185 | 179 | 0.54% | 261 | 0.71 | Village |
| Farwell | 6 | 134 | 136 | 0% | 775 | 0.17 | Village |
| Cushing | 7 | 34 | 34 | 0% | 110 | 0.31 | Village |
St. Paul is the largest city in Howard County, with a population of 2,433.
Cushing is the smallest city in Howard County.
There are 7 cities in Howard County, Nebraska.