8 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbury | 1 | 3,800 | 3,973 | -0.76% | 1,498 | 3 | City |
| Plymouth | 2 | 365 | 365 | 0% | 1,155 | 0 | Village |
| Diller | 3 | 274 | 249 | 1.48% | 649 | 0 | Village |
| Daykin | 4 | 153 | 156 | 0% | 933 | 0 | Village |
| Endicott | 5 | 113 | 113 | 0% | 247 | 0 | Village |
| Jansen | 6 | 100 | 100 | 0% | 319 | 0 | Village |
| Harbine | 7 | 51 | 53 | 0% | 486 | 0 | Village |
| Steele City | 8 | 49 | 51 | 0% | 210 | 0 | Village |
Fairbury is the largest city in Jefferson County, with a population of 3,800.
Steele City is the smallest city in Jefferson County, with a population of 49.
There are 8 cities in Jefferson County, Nebraska.