11 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foscoe | 1 | 1,421 | 1,309 | 0.21% | 246 | 5.78 | CDP |
| Cove Creek | 2 | 1,400 | 1,087 | 1.16% | 164 | 8.54 | CDP |
| Banner Elk | 3 | 1,178 | 1,058 | 2.08% | 614 | 1.92 | Town |
| Newland | 4 | 725 | 715 | 0.28% | 969 | 0.75 | Town |
| Beech Mountain | 5 | 654 | 663 | -0.3% | 101 | 6.48 | Town |
| Elk Park | 6 | 554 | 541 | 0.54% | 802 | 0.69 | Town |
| Linville | 7 | 546 | 299 | 7.06% | 306 | 1.78 | CDP |
| Sugar Mountain | 8 | 379 | 373 | 0.27% | 154 | 2.46 | Village |
| Seven Devils | 9 | 315 | 315 | 0% | 142 | 2.22 | Town |
| Crossnore | 10 | 147 | 144 | 0.69% | 328 | 0.45 | Town |
| Grandfather Village | 11 | 95 | 94 | 0% | 61 | 1.55 | Village |
Foscoe is the largest city in Avery County, with a population of 1,421.
Grandfather Village is the smallest city in Avery County.
There are 11 cities in Avery County, North Carolina.