8 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Elk | 1 | 1,200 | 1,129 | 1.18% | 625 | 2 | Town |
| Newland | 2 | 737 | 717 | 0.55% | 985 | 1 | Town |
| Beech Mountain | 3 | 656 | 665 | -0.3% | 101 | 6 | Town |
| Elk Park | 4 | 559 | 539 | 0.72% | 809 | 1 | Town |
| Sugar Mountain | 5 | 384 | 374 | 0.52% | 156 | 2 | Village |
| Seven Devils | 6 | 316 | 315 | 0% | 143 | 2 | Town |
| Crossnore | 7 | 151 | 149 | 0% | 337 | 0 | Town |
| Grandfather Village | 8 | 99 | 97 | 0% | 64 | 2 | Village |
Banner Elk is the largest city in Avery County, with a population of 1,200.
Grandfather Village is the smallest city in Avery County, with a population of 99.
There are 8 cities in Avery County, North Carolina.