4 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Knot | 1 | 1,448 | 1,431 | -0.82% | 226 | 6 | CDP |
| Stearns | 2 | 1,176 | 1,065 | -1.34% | 293 | 4 | CDP |
| Whitley City | 3 | 1,143 | 1,633 | -0.09% | 495 | 2 | CDP |
| Pleasant View | 4 | 228 | 424 | -3.39% | 289 | 1 | CDP |
Pine Knot is the largest city in McCreary County, with a population of 1,448.
Pleasant View is the smallest city in McCreary County, with a population of 228.
There are 4 cities in McCreary County, Kentucky.