15 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville | 1 | 11,624 | 11,199 | 0.74% | 1,002 | 12 | City |
| Southside | 2 | 4,240 | 4,278 | -0.19% | 430 | 10 | City |
| Newark | 3 | 1,176 | 1,180 | -0.08% | 715 | 2 | City |
| Desha | 4 | 969 | 1,130 | 7.19% | 428 | 2 | CDP |
| Salado | 5 | 710 | 709 | 7.09% | 359 | 2 | CDP |
| Sulphur Rock | 6 | 649 | 653 | -0.15% | 513 | 1 | Town |
| Cushman | 7 | 445 | 444 | 0% | 109 | 4 | City |
| Pleasant Plains | 8 | 346 | 351 | -0.29% | 344 | 1 | Town |
| Magness | 9 | 226 | 219 | 0.44% | 368 | 1 | Town |
| Campbell Station | 10 | 225 | 230 | -0.44% | 132 | 2 | City |
| Oil Trough | 11 | 219 | 226 | -0.9% | 956 | 0 | Town |
| Moorefield | 12 | 125 | 125 | 0% | 111 | 1 | Town |
| Bethesda | 13 | 115 | 185 | 7.48% | 79 | 1 | CDP |
| Floral | 14 | 62 | 251 | 6.9% | 83 | 1 | CDP |
| Weldon | 15 | 57 | 59 | -1.72% | 234 | 0 | Town |
Batesville is the largest city in Independence County, with a population of 11,624.
Weldon is the smallest city in Independence County, with a population of 57.
There are 15 cities in Independence County, Arkansas.