4 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro | 1 | 172,029 | 153,816 | 2.16% | 2,655 | 65 | City |
| Smyrna | 2 | 61,998 | 53,515 | 2.81% | 1,796 | 35 | Town |
| La Vergne | 3 | 42,111 | 38,705 | 1.64% | 1,704 | 25 | City |
| Eagleville | 4 | 1,001 | 823 | 3.62% | 304 | 3 | City |
Murfreesboro is the largest city in Rutherford County, with a population of 172,029.
Eagleville is the smallest city in Rutherford County, with a population of 1,001.
There are 4 cities in Rutherford County, Tennessee.