11 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview | 1 | 19,255 | 20,169 | -0.9% | 1,386 | 14 | City |
| Plainview | 2 | 19,255 | 20,125 | -0.9% | 1,386 | 14 | City |
| Abernathy | 3 | 2,832 | 2,863 | -0.21% | 884 | 3 | City |
| Abernathy | 4 | 2,832 | 2,859 | -0.21% | 884 | 3 | City |
| Hale Center | 5 | 1,986 | 2,058 | -0.7% | 1,382 | 1 | City |
| Hale Center | 6 | 1,986 | 2,055 | -0.7% | 1,382 | 1 | City |
| Seth Ward | 7 | 1,895 | 1,881 | -0.47% | 840 | 2 | CDP |
| Petersburg | 8 | 962 | 1,008 | -0.93% | 1,189 | 1 | City |
| Petersburg | 9 | 962 | 1,006 | -0.93% | 1,189 | 1 | City |
| Edmonson | 10 | 87 | 87 | 0% | 203 | 0 | Town |
| Edmonson | 11 | 87 | 87 | 0% | 203 | 0 | Town |
Plainview is the largest city in Hale County, with a population of 19,255.
Edmonson is the smallest city in Hale County, with a population of 87.
There are 11 cities in Hale County, Texas.