8 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte | 1 | 22,168 | 23,311 | -0.85% | 1,293 | 17 | City |
| Sutherland | 2 | 1,195 | 1,300 | -1.4% | 919 | 1 | Village |
| Hershey | 3 | 602 | 652 | -1.31% | 789 | 1 | Village |
| Brady | 4 | 355 | 384 | -1.39% | 1,082 | 0 | Village |
| Wallace | 5 | 290 | 317 | -1.36% | 408 | 1 | Village |
| Maxwell | 6 | 241 | 256 | -0.82% | 521 | 0 | Village |
| Wellfleet | 7 | 71 | 74 | 0% | 262 | 0 | Village |
| Gandy | 8 | 30 | 33 | 0% | 122 | 0 | Village |
North Platte is the largest city in Lincoln County, with a population of 22,168.
Gandy is the smallest city in Lincoln County, with a population of 30.
There are 8 cities in Lincoln County, Nebraska.