7 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | 1 | 2,446 | 2,421 | 0.2% | 1,949 | 1 | City |
| St. Libory | 2 | 303 | 271 | 1% | 913 | 0 | CDP |
| Dannebrog | 3 | 273 | 271 | 0% | 748 | 0 | Village |
| Elba | 4 | 198 | 192 | 0.51% | 540 | 0 | Village |
| Howard City (Boelus) | 5 | 178 | 172 | 0.56% | 251 | 1 | Village |
| Farwell | 6 | 131 | 134 | -0.76% | 757 | 0 | Village |
| Cushing | 7 | 36 | 34 | 0% | 117 | 0 | Village |
St. Paul is the largest city in Howard County, with a population of 2,446.
Cushing is the smallest city in Howard County, with a population of 36.
There are 7 cities in Howard County, Nebraska.