6 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central City | 1 | 3,134 | 3,024 | 0.71% | 1,287 | 2.44 | City |
| Palmer | 2 | 439 | 441 | 0% | 822 | 0.53 | Village |
| Clarks | 3 | 338 | 345 | -0.29% | 1,076 | 0.31 | Village |
| Silver Creek | 4 | 322 | 319 | 0.31% | 1,167 | 0.28 | Village |
| Chapman | 5 | 266 | 260 | 0.38% | 596 | 0.45 | Village |
| Archer | 6 | 66 | 45 | 6.45% | 66 | 1 | CDP |
Central City is the largest city in Merrick County, with a population of 3,134.
Archer is the smallest city in Merrick County.
There are 6 cities in Merrick County, Nebraska.