15 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville | 1 | 11,725 | 11,200 | 0.9% | 1,011 | 11.60 | City |
| Southside | 2 | 4,266 | 4,278 | -0.05% | 433 | 9.86 | City |
| Newark | 3 | 1,177 | 1,179 | 0% | 716 | 1.65 | City |
| Desha | 4 | 969 | 1,130 | 7.19% | 428 | 2.27 | CDP |
| Salado | 5 | 710 | 709 | 7.09% | 359 | 1.98 | CDP |
| Sulphur Rock | 6 | 613 | 618 | -0.16% | 485 | 1.26 | Town |
| Cushman | 7 | 446 | 446 | 0% | 109 | 4.08 | City |
| Pleasant Plains | 8 | 349 | 351 | 0% | 347 | 1.01 | Town |
| Magness | 9 | 229 | 219 | 0.88% | 373 | 0.61 | Town |
| Campbell Station | 10 | 225 | 230 | -0.44% | 132 | 1.70 | City |
| Oil Trough | 11 | 221 | 225 | -0.45% | 965 | 0.23 | Town |
| Moorefield | 12 | 119 | 121 | 0% | 105 | 1.13 | Town |
| Bethesda | 13 | 115 | 185 | 7.48% | 79 | 1.46 | CDP |
| Floral | 14 | 62 | 251 | 6.9% | 83 | 0.74 | CDP |
| Weldon | 15 | 57 | 59 | 0% | 234 | 0.24 | Town |
Batesville is the largest city in Independence County, with a population of 11,725.
Weldon is the smallest city in Independence County.
There are 15 cities in Independence County, Arkansas.