11 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle | 1 | 17,307 | 16,379 | 1.09% | 962 | 18 | City |
| Locust | 2 | 6,526 | 4,846 | 5.43% | 794 | 8.22 | City |
| Norwood | 3 | 2,528 | 2,363 | 1.32% | 545 | 4.63 | Town |
| Oakboro | 4 | 2,280 | 2,124 | 1.38% | 900 | 2.53 | Town |
| Badin | 5 | 1,750 | 2,034 | -3.15% | 965 | 1.81 | Town |
| Stanfield | 6 | 1,705 | 1,589 | 1.37% | 381 | 4.47 | Town |
| New London | 7 | 647 | 606 | 1.25% | 328 | 1.98 | Town |
| Richfield | 8 | 620 | 579 | 1.31% | 256 | 2.42 | Town |
| Misenheimer | 9 | 572 | 649 | -2.56% | 354 | 1.62 | Village |
| Millingport | 10 | 449 | 448 | -2.18% | 79 | 5.68 | CDP |
| Aquadale | 11 | 412 | 413 | 0.24% | 127 | 3.25 | CDP |
Albemarle is the largest city in Stanly County, with a population of 17,307.
Aquadale is the smallest city in Stanly County.
There are 11 cities in Stanly County, North Carolina.