| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 1 | 208,675 | 210,827 | -0.21% | 1,407 | 148 | City |
| Hope Mills | 2 | 18,379 | 17,838 | 0.3% | 2,033 | 9 | Town |
| Spring Lake | 3 | 11,166 | 11,517 | -0.76% | 473 | 24 | Town |
| Stedman | 4 | 1,318 | 1,279 | 0.46% | 781 | 2 | Town |
| Wade | 5 | 656 | 636 | 0.46% | 376 | 2 | Town |
| Falcon | 6 | 400 | 323 | 3.9% | 284 | 1 | Town |
| Linden | 7 | 139 | 136 | 0% | 253 | 1 | Town |
Fayetteville is the largest city in Cumberland County, with a population of 208,675.
Linden is the smallest city in Cumberland County, with a population of 139.
There are 7 cities in Cumberland County, North Carolina.