6 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview | 1 | 18,940 | 20,140 | -1.25% | 1,363 | 13.89 | City |
| Abernathy | 2 | 2,783 | 2,860 | -0.54% | 869 | 3.20 | City |
| Hale Center | 3 | 1,958 | 2,055 | -0.96% | 1,363 | 1.44 | City |
| Seth Ward | 4 | 1,895 | 1,881 | -0.47% | 840 | 2.25 | CDP |
| Petersburg | 5 | 950 | 1,007 | -1.14% | 1,174 | 0.81 | City |
| Edmonson | 6 | 88 | 88 | 0% | 206 | 0.43 | Town |
Plainview is the largest city in Hale County, with a population of 18,940.
Edmonson is the smallest city in Hale County.
There are 6 cities in Hale County, Texas.