9 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 1 | 3,079 | 3,151 | -0.45% | 639 | 5 | Town |
| Lebanon | 2 | 3,079 | 3,148 | -0.45% | 639 | 5 | Town |
| Honaker | 3 | 1,187 | 1,212 | -0.42% | 708 | 2 | Town |
| Honaker | 4 | 1,187 | 1,211 | -0.42% | 708 | 2 | Town |
| Claypool Hill | 5 | 1,080 | 1,424 | -4.09% | 197 | 5 | CDP |
| Castlewood | 6 | 891 | 1,315 | -7.95% | 124 | 7 | CDP |
| Dante | 7 | 485 | 409 | -2.22% | 69 | 7 | CDP |
| Cleveland | 8 | 133 | 138 | -0.75% | 1,056 | 0 | Town |
| Cleveland | 9 | 133 | 138 | -0.75% | 1,056 | 0 | Town |
Lebanon is the largest city in Russell County, with a population of 3,079.
Cleveland is the smallest city in Russell County, with a population of 133.
There are 9 cities in Russell County, Virginia.