6 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette | 1 | 2,812 | 2,794 | 0.14% | 1,268 | 2.22 | City |
| Glasgow | 2 | 1,071 | 1,091 | -0.37% | 795 | 1.35 | City |
| New Franklin | 3 | 1,010 | 1,027 | -0.3% | 762 | 1.32 | City |
| Franklin township | 4 | 470 | 466 | 0% | 14 | 32.50 | Township |
| Armstrong | 5 | 239 | 243 | -0.42% | 291 | 0.82 | City |
| Franklin | 6 | 68 | 68 | 0% | 294 | 0.23 | City |
Fayette is the largest city in Howard County, with a population of 2,812.
Franklin is the smallest city in Howard County.
There are 6 cities in Howard County, Missouri.