5 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview | 1 | 19,255 | 20,125 | -0.9% | 1,386 | 14 | City |
| Abernathy | 2 | 2,832 | 2,859 | -0.21% | 885 | 3 | City |
| Hale Center | 3 | 1,986 | 2,055 | -0.7% | 1,382 | 1 | City |
| Petersburg | 4 | 962 | 1,006 | -0.93% | 1,189 | 1 | City |
| Edmonson | 5 | 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 5 cities in Hale County, Texas.