11 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foscoe | 1 | 1,421 | 1,309 | 0.21% | 246 | 6 | CDP |
| Cove Creek | 2 | 1,400 | 1,087 | 1.16% | 164 | 9 | CDP |
| Banner Elk | 3 | 1,200 | 1,129 | 1.18% | 625 | 2 | Town |
| Newland | 4 | 737 | 717 | 0.55% | 985 | 1 | Town |
| Beech Mountain | 5 | 656 | 665 | -0.3% | 101 | 6 | Town |
| Elk Park | 6 | 559 | 539 | 0.72% | 809 | 1 | Town |
| Linville | 7 | 546 | 299 | 7.06% | 306 | 2 | CDP |
| Sugar Mountain | 8 | 384 | 374 | 0.52% | 156 | 2 | Village |
| Seven Devils | 9 | 316 | 315 | 0% | 143 | 2 | Town |
| Crossnore | 10 | 151 | 149 | 0% | 337 | 0 | Town |
| Grandfather Village | 11 | 99 | 97 | 0% | 64 | 2 | Village |
Foscoe is the largest city in Avery County, with a population of 1,421.
Grandfather Village is the smallest city in Avery County, with a population of 99.
There are 11 cities in Avery County, North Carolina.