7 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead | 1 | 9,404 | 6,940 | 3.91% | 465 | 20.24 | CDP |
| Surf City | 2 | 5,373 | 3,893 | 5.83% | 699 | 7.68 | Town |
| Burgaw | 3 | 3,625 | 3,099 | 2.98% | 765 | 4.74 | Town |
| Rocky Point | 4 | 775 | 1,644 | -6.63% | 112 | 6.90 | CDP |
| St. Helena | 5 | 439 | 416 | 1.15% | 78 | 5.64 | Village |
| Atkinson | 6 | 358 | 302 | 3.17% | 362 | 0.99 | Town |
| Long Creek | 7 | 96 | 99 | 6.67% | 48 | 2.01 | CDP |
Hampstead is the largest city in Pender County, with a population of 9,404.
Long Creek is the smallest city in Pender County.
There are 7 cities in Pender County, North Carolina.