10 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Stephens | 1 | 9,840 | 9,298 | 0.74% | 1,081 | 9.10 | CDP |
| Long View | 2 | 5,281 | 5,096 | 0.71% | 1,312 | 4.02 | Town |
| Sawmills | 3 | 5,024 | 5,026 | 0% | 760 | 6.61 | Town |
| Bethlehem | 4 | 3,556 | 3,959 | -1.22% | 466 | 7.63 | CDP |
| Cajah's Mountain | 5 | 2,690 | 2,709 | -0.15% | 794 | 3.39 | Town |
| Taylorsville | 6 | 2,242 | 2,319 | -0.66% | 935 | 2.40 | Town |
| Stony Point | 7 | 1,538 | 1,546 | 0.92% | 516 | 2.98 | CDP |
| Northlakes | 8 | 1,339 | 1,304 | -0.96% | 897 | 1.49 | CDP |
| Hiddenite | 9 | 265 | 295 | -6.36% | 167 | 1.59 | CDP |
| Love Valley | 10 | 171 | 155 | 1.79% | 167 | 1.02 | Town |
St. Stephens is the largest city in Alexander County, with a population of 9,840.
Love Valley is the smallest city in Alexander County.
There are 10 cities in Alexander County, North Carolina.