7 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salida | 1 | 6,032 | 5,702 | 1.11% | 2,160 | 2.79 | City |
| Buena Vista | 2 | 3,222 | 2,866 | 2.25% | 927 | 3.48 | Town |
| Poncha Springs | 3 | 1,525 | 930 | 8.46% | 496 | 3.08 | Town |
| Johnson Village | 4 | 331 | 489 | 1.85% | 1,107 | 0.30 | CDP |
| Nathrop | 5 | 185 | 240 | 6.94% | 256 | 0.72 | CDP |
| Maysville | 6 | 176 | 101 | 1.15% | 14 | 12.42 | CDP |
| Smeltertown | 7 | 100 | 72 | -0.99% | 685 | 0.15 | CDP |
Salida is the largest city in Chaffee County, with a population of 6,032.
Smeltertown is the smallest city in Chaffee County.
There are 7 cities in Chaffee County, Colorado.