7 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salida | 1 | 6,080 | 5,712 | 1.22% | 2,178 | 3 | City |
| Buena Vista | 2 | 3,193 | 2,863 | 2.11% | 919 | 3 | Town |
| Poncha Springs | 3 | 1,463 | 937 | 7.73% | 476 | 3 | Town |
| Johnson Village | 4 | 331 | 489 | 1.85% | 1,107 | 0 | CDP |
| Nathrop | 5 | 185 | 240 | 6.94% | 256 | 1 | CDP |
| Maysville | 6 | 176 | 101 | 1.15% | 14 | 12 | CDP |
| Smeltertown | 7 | 100 | 72 | -0.99% | 685 | 0 | CDP |
Salida is the largest city in Chaffee County, with a population of 6,080.
Smeltertown is the smallest city in Chaffee County, with a population of 100.
There are 7 cities in Chaffee County, Colorado.