8 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crete | 1 | 7,583 | 7,566 | 0.04% | 1,926 | 4 | City |
| Wilber | 2 | 1,948 | 1,967 | -0.2% | 2,199 | 1 | City |
| Friend | 3 | 935 | 950 | -0.32% | 1,131 | 1 | City |
| Dorchester | 4 | 621 | 620 | 0% | 1,242 | 1 | Village |
| Western | 5 | 223 | 226 | -0.45% | 459 | 0 | Village |
| Tobias | 6 | 114 | 116 | -0.87% | 435 | 0 | Village |
| Swanton | 7 | 76 | 78 | -1.3% | 378 | 0 | Village |
| Western | 8 | 52 | 51 | 0% | 2 | 28 | Township |
Crete is the largest city in Saline County, with a population of 7,583.
Western is the smallest city in Saline County, with a population of 52.
There are 8 cities in Saline County, Nebraska.