12 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minot | 1 | 46,966 | 48,388 | -0.5% | 1,696 | 28 | City |
| Surrey | 2 | 1,475 | 1,351 | 1.44% | 698 | 2 | City |
| Burlington | 3 | 1,358 | 1,286 | 0.89% | 712 | 2 | City |
| Kenmare | 4 | 897 | 962 | -1.21% | 669 | 1 | City |
| Berthold | 5 | 458 | 488 | -1.08% | 386 | 1 | City |
| Sawyer | 6 | 300 | 324 | -1.32% | 611 | 0 | City |
| Des Lacs | 7 | 175 | 184 | -0.57% | 325 | 1 | City |
| Makoti | 8 | 143 | 152 | -0.69% | 265 | 1 | City |
| Carpio | 9 | 136 | 145 | -0.73% | 215 | 1 | City |
| Ryder | 10 | 101 | 109 | -0.98% | 193 | 1 | City |
| Douglas | 11 | 89 | 95 | -1.11% | 313 | 0 | City |
| Donnybrook | 12 | 71 | 76 | -1.39% | 104 | 1 | City |
Minot is the largest city in Ward County, with a population of 46,966.
Donnybrook is the smallest city in Ward County, with a population of 71.
There are 12 cities in Ward County, North Dakota.