8 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | 1 | 5,148 | 5,195 | -0.17% | 753 | 6.83 | City |
| Marcus | 2 | 1,050 | 1,074 | -0.47% | 687 | 1.53 | City |
| Aurelia | 3 | 971 | 968 | 0.1% | 958 | 1.01 | City |
| Quimby | 4 | 245 | 247 | 0% | 602 | 0.41 | City |
| Cleghorn | 5 | 234 | 239 | -0.43% | 1,026 | 0.23 | City |
| Washta | 6 | 203 | 208 | -0.49% | 201 | 1.01 | City |
| Meriden | 7 | 161 | 163 | 0% | 1,425 | 0.11 | City |
| Larrabee | 8 | 123 | 123 | 0% | 946 | 0.13 | City |
Cherokee is the largest city in Cherokee County, with a population of 5,148.
Larrabee is the smallest city in Cherokee County.
There are 8 cities in Cherokee County, Iowa.