9 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 1 | 37,204 | 35,328 | 0.85% | 1,603 | 23 | City |
| China Grove | 2 | 4,692 | 4,446 | 0.88% | 1,038 | 5 | Town |
| Landis | 3 | 3,905 | 3,703 | 0.88% | 1,149 | 3 | Town |
| Spencer | 4 | 3,455 | 3,307 | 0.73% | 995 | 3 | Town |
| Granite Quarry | 5 | 3,162 | 2,996 | 0.89% | 1,036 | 3 | Town |
| Rockwell | 6 | 2,432 | 2,305 | 0.87% | 1,316 | 2 | Town |
| East Spencer | 7 | 1,652 | 1,571 | 0.85% | 674 | 2 | Town |
| Cleveland | 8 | 903 | 855 | 0.89% | 588 | 2 | Town |
| Faith | 9 | 850 | 808 | 0.83% | 811 | 1 | Town |
Salisbury is the largest city in Rowan County, with a population of 37,204.
Faith is the smallest city in Rowan County, with a population of 850.
There are 9 cities in Rowan County, North Carolina.