| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview | 1 | 19,175 | 20,056 | -0.72% | 1,380 | 14 | City |
| Abernathy | 2 | 2,820 | 2,866 | -0.21% | 881 | 3 | City |
| Hale Center | 3 | 1,964 | 2,056 | -0.76% | 1,367 | 1 | City |
| Petersburg | 4 | 953 | 1,006 | -0.94% | 1,178 | 1 | City |
| Edmonson | 5 | 86 | 88 | -1.15% | 201 | 0 | Town |
Plainview is the largest city in Hale County, with a population of 19,175.
Edmonson is the smallest city in Hale County, with a population of 86.
There are 5 cities in Hale County, Texas.