5 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview | 1 | 19,081 | 20,125 | -0.9% | 1,373 | 14 | City |
| Abernathy | 2 | 2,827 | 2,859 | -0.18% | 883 | 3 | City |
| Hale Center | 3 | 1,972 | 2,055 | -0.7% | 1,372 | 1 | City |
| Petersburg | 4 | 953 | 1,006 | -0.94% | 1,178 | 1 | City |
| Edmonson | 5 | 87 | 87 | 0% | 203 | 0 | Town |
Plainview is the largest city in Hale County, with a population of 19,081.
Edmonson is the smallest city in Hale County, with a population of 87.
There are 5 cities in Hale County, Texas.