8 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 1 | 4,747 | 4,651 | 0.44% | 1,364 | 3 | City |
| Salem | 2 | 4,747 | 4,641 | 0.44% | 1,364 | 3 | City |
| Salem | 3 | 2,368 | 2,499 | -0.38% | 35 | 67 | Township |
| Salem | 4 | 2,368 | 2,493 | -0.38% | 35 | 67 | Township |
| Doolittle | 5 | 578 | 566 | 0.35% | 208 | 3 | City |
| Doolittle | 6 | 578 | 565 | 0.35% | 208 | 3 | City |
| Salem | 7 | 484 | 471 | 0.41% | 13 | 36 | Township |
| Salem | 8 | 484 | 471 | 0.41% | 13 | 36 | Township |
Salem is the largest city in Dent County, with a population of 4,747.
Salem is the smallest city in Dent County, with a population of 484.
There are 8 cities in Dent County, Missouri.