8 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro | 1 | 34,662 | 34,495 | 0.1% | 1,212 | 29 | City |
| Mount Olive | 2 | 4,522 | 4,399 | 0.53% | 1,652 | 3 | Town |
| Brogden | 3 | 2,772 | 2,306 | 0.36% | 1,251 | 2 | CDP |
| Dudley | 4 | 2,495 | 1,841 | 7.13% | 904 | 3 | CDP |
| Mar-Mac | 5 | 2,203 | 3,119 | -4.09% | 484 | 5 | CDP |
| Fremont | 6 | 1,210 | 1,192 | 0.25% | 892 | 1 | Town |
| Pikeville | 7 | 733 | 712 | 0.55% | 971 | 1 | Town |
| Seven Springs | 8 | 57 | 56 | 0% | 169 | 0 | Town |
Goldsboro is the largest city in Wayne County, with a population of 34,662.
Seven Springs is the smallest city in Wayne County, with a population of 57.
There are 8 cities in Wayne County, North Carolina.