9 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 1 | 210,135 | 209,170 | 0.09% | 1,417 | 148 | City |
| Hope Mills | 2 | 18,086 | 17,803 | 0.32% | 2,047 | 9 | Town |
| Spring Lake | 3 | 11,411 | 11,651 | -0.42% | 483 | 24 | Town |
| Plain View | 4 | 1,377 | 1,624 | -2.75% | 83 | 17 | CDP |
| Stedman | 5 | 1,306 | 1,280 | 0.38% | 774 | 2 | Town |
| Spivey's Corner | 6 | 744 | 335 | 2.2% | 96 | 8 | CDP |
| Wade | 7 | 654 | 636 | 0.62% | 375 | 2 | Town |
| Falcon | 8 | 419 | 323 | 4.75% | 298 | 1 | Town |
| Linden | 9 | 139 | 136 | 0.72% | 253 | 1 | Town |
Fayetteville is the largest city in Cumberland County, with a population of 210,135.
Linden is the smallest city in Cumberland County, with a population of 139.
There are 9 cities in Cumberland County, North Carolina.