9 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 1 | 26,298 | 25,889 | 0.26% | 1,449 | 18 | City |
| Madison | 2 | 2,119 | 2,269 | -1.17% | 1,803 | 1 | City |
| Battle Creek | 3 | 1,172 | 1,189 | -0.26% | 1,660 | 1 | City |
| Tilden | 4 | 978 | 990 | -0.2% | 1,260 | 1 | City |
| Newman Grove | 5 | 621 | 659 | -0.96% | 1,139 | 1 | City |
| Madison | 6 | 614 | 622 | -0.32% | 17 | 36 | Township |
| Meadow Grove | 7 | 262 | 280 | -1.13% | 859 | 0 | Village |
| Tarnov | 8 | 51 | 50 | 0% | 1,594 | 0 | Village |
| Cornlea | 9 | 34 | 34 | 0% | 370 | 0 | Village |
Norfolk is the largest city in Madison County, with a population of 26,298.
Cornlea is the smallest city in Madison County, with a population of 34.
There are 9 cities in Madison County, Nebraska.