8 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crete | 1 | 7,436 | 7,565 | -0.35% | 1,888 | 3.94 | City |
| Wilber | 2 | 1,905 | 1,970 | -0.68% | 2,150 | 0.89 | City |
| Friend | 3 | 912 | 949 | -0.76% | 1,103 | 0.83 | City |
| Dorchester | 4 | 604 | 618 | -0.49% | 1,208 | 0.50 | Village |
| Western | 5 | 218 | 228 | -0.91% | 449 | 0.49 | Village |
| Tobias | 6 | 112 | 116 | -0.88% | 427 | 0.26 | Village |
| Swanton | 7 | 72 | 76 | -1.37% | 358 | 0.20 | Village |
| Western township | 8 | 50 | 51 | 0% | 2 | 27.95 | Township |
Crete is the largest city in Saline County, with a population of 7,436.
Western township is the smallest city in Saline County.
There are 8 cities in Saline County, Nebraska.