| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | 1 | 132,823 | 125,194 | 0.94% | 1,245 | 107 | City |
| Merkel | 2 | 2,491 | 2,496 | -0.2% | 890 | 3 | Town |
| Tye | 3 | 1,276 | 1,181 | 0.95% | 266 | 5 | City |
| Tuscola | 4 | 850 | 851 | -0.12% | 1,002 | 1 | City |
| Buffalo Gap | 5 | 704 | 550 | 2.92% | 289 | 2 | Town |
| Lawn | 6 | 313 | 310 | 0% | 524 | 1 | Town |
| Trent | 7 | 299 | 296 | 0% | 740 | 0 | Town |
| Impact | 8 | 18 | 18 | 0% | 207 | 0 | Town |
Abilene is the largest city in Taylor County, with a population of 132,823.
Impact is the smallest city in Taylor County, with a population of 18.
There are 8 cities in Taylor County, Texas.