8 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount | 1 | 54,200 | 54,312 | -0.04% | 1,213 | 44.68 | City |
| Tarboro | 2 | 10,977 | 10,681 | 0.54% | 974 | 11.27 | Town |
| Princeville | 3 | 1,286 | 1,273 | 0.23% | 854 | 1.51 | Town |
| Pinetops | 4 | 1,182 | 1,209 | -0.42% | 1,152 | 1.03 | Town |
| Macclesfield | 5 | 402 | 412 | -0.5% | 743 | 0.54 | Town |
| Conetoe | 6 | 198 | 200 | 0% | 582 | 0.34 | Town |
| Speed | 7 | 65 | 64 | 0% | 214 | 0.30 | Town |
| Leggett | 8 | 36 | 38 | 0% | 46 | 0.78 | Town |
Rocky Mount is the largest city in Edgecombe County, with a population of 54,200.
Leggett is the smallest city in Edgecombe County.
There are 8 cities in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.