8 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 9,664 | 9,886 | -0.38% | 1,227 | 8 | City |
| Belhaven | 2 | 1,404 | 1,409 | -0.07% | 883 | 2 | Town |
| Chocowinity | 3 | 746 | 751 | -0.13% | 748 | 1 | Town |
| Aurora | 4 | 449 | 454 | -0.22% | 484 | 1 | Town |
| Washington Park | 5 | 378 | 390 | -0.53% | 1,432 | 0 | Town |
| Bath | 6 | 239 | 244 | -0.42% | 669 | 0 | Town |
| Pantego | 7 | 161 | 161 | 0% | 200 | 1 | Town |
| Bear Grass | 8 | 83 | 86 | 0% | 327 | 0 | Town |
Washington is the largest city in Beaufort County, with a population of 9,664.
Bear Grass is the smallest city in Beaufort County, with a population of 83.
There are 8 cities in Beaufort County, North Carolina.