10 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine | 1 | 2,645 | 2,628 | 0.11% | 1,004 | 3 | City |
| Sicangu Village | 2 | 290 | 379 | 7.01% | 1,218 | 0 | CDP |
| Cody | 3 | 173 | 166 | 0.58% | 168 | 1 | Village |
| Merriman | 4 | 92 | 87 | 1.1% | 90 | 1 | Village |
| Crookston | 5 | 73 | 71 | 0% | 168 | 0 | Village |
| Kilgore | 6 | 69 | 66 | 0% | 154 | 0 | Village |
| Wood Lake | 7 | 50 | 48 | 0% | 158 | 0 | Village |
| Clinton | 8 | 38 | 41 | -2.56% | 404 | 0 | Village |
| Nenzel | 9 | 18 | 18 | 0% | 58 | 0 | Village |
| Brownlee | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12.5% | 85 | 0 | CDP |
Valentine is the largest city in Cherry County, with a population of 2,645.
Brownlee is the smallest city in Cherry County, with a population of 9.
There are 10 cities in Cherry County, Nebraska.