9 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro | 1 | 33,417 | 33,546 | -0.08% | 1,169 | 28.59 | City |
| Mount Olive | 2 | 4,298 | 4,205 | 0.44% | 1,570 | 2.74 | Town |
| Brogden | 3 | 2,772 | 2,306 | 0.36% | 1,251 | 2.22 | CDP |
| Dudley | 4 | 2,495 | 1,841 | 7.13% | 904 | 2.76 | CDP |
| Mar-Mac | 5 | 2,203 | 3,119 | -4.09% | 484 | 4.55 | CDP |
| Fremont | 6 | 1,204 | 1,191 | 0.25% | 888 | 1.36 | Town |
| Pikeville | 7 | 724 | 711 | 0.42% | 959 | 0.76 | Town |
| Eureka | 8 | 217 | 211 | 0.46% | 635 | 0.34 | Town |
| Seven Springs | 9 | 57 | 56 | 0% | 169 | 0.34 | Town |
Goldsboro is the largest city in Wayne County, with a population of 33,417.
Seven Springs is the smallest city in Wayne County.
There are 9 cities in Wayne County, North Carolina.