11 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 1 | 36,800 | 35,597 | 0.66% | 1,603 | 22.95 | City |
| China Grove | 2 | 4,650 | 4,455 | 0.85% | 1,029 | 4.52 | Town |
| Landis | 3 | 3,869 | 3,704 | 0.86% | 1,138 | 3.40 | Town |
| Enochville | 4 | 3,576 | 3,358 | 1.22% | 896 | 3.99 | CDP |
| Spencer | 5 | 3,389 | 3,301 | 0.53% | 1,084 | 3.13 | Town |
| Granite Quarry | 6 | 3,120 | 2,990 | 0.84% | 1,059 | 2.94 | Town |
| Rockwell | 7 | 2,412 | 2,307 | 0.88% | 1,305 | 1.85 | Town |
| East Spencer | 8 | 1,632 | 1,569 | 0.8% | 666 | 2.45 | Town |
| Cleveland | 9 | 897 | 852 | 1.01% | 584 | 1.53 | Town |
| Faith | 10 | 852 | 817 | 0.83% | 813 | 1.05 | Town |
| Gold Hill | 11 | 414 | 308 | 7.25% | 166 | 2.49 | CDP |
Salisbury is the largest city in Rowan County, with a population of 36,800.
Gold Hill is the smallest city in Rowan County.
There are 11 cities in Rowan County, North Carolina.