7 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso | 1 | 7,636 | 7,703 | -0.17% | 473 | 16.13 | Village |
| Ruidoso Downs | 2 | 2,537 | 2,641 | -0.82% | 669 | 3.79 | City |
| Capitan | 3 | 1,389 | 1,399 | -0.14% | 426 | 3.26 | Village |
| Carrizozo | 4 | 949 | 976 | -0.52% | 114 | 8.36 | Town |
| Nogal | 5 | 129 | 126 | 7.5% | 17 | 7.61 | CDP |
| Corona | 6 | 126 | 130 | -0.79% | 123 | 1.03 | Village |
| Duran | 7 | 22 | 18 | 4.76% | 5 | 4.69 | CDP |
Ruidoso is the largest city in Lincoln County, with a population of 7,636.
Duran is the smallest city in Lincoln County.
There are 7 cities in Lincoln County, New Mexico.