8 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summersville | 1 | 3,292 | 3,422 | -0.78% | 734 | 4.49 | City |
| Craigsville | 2 | 2,010 | 2,090 | -0.69% | 331 | 6.07 | CDP |
| Richwood | 3 | 1,598 | 1,660 | -0.75% | 993 | 1.61 | City |
| Tioga | 4 | 681 | 220 | 7.08% | 1,097 | 0.62 | CDP |
| Nettie | 5 | 184 | 494 | -12.38% | 58 | 3.15 | CDP |
| Fenwick | 6 | 94 | 95 | -1.05% | 667 | 0.14 | CDP |
| Belva | 7 | 58 | 65 | 7.41% | 423 | 0.14 | CDP |
| Dixie | 8 | 50 | 206 | -24.24% | 69 | 0.73 | CDP |
Summersville is the largest city in Nicholas County, with a population of 3,292.
Dixie is the smallest city in Nicholas County.
There are 8 cities in Nicholas County, West Virginia.