8 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 1 | 6,702 | 6,961 | -0.77% | 1,805 | 3.71 | City |
| Winfield | 2 | 2,351 | 2,393 | -0.34% | 997 | 2.36 | Town |
| Eleanor | 3 | 1,498 | 1,545 | -0.6% | 700 | 2.14 | Town |
| Buffalo | 4 | 1,200 | 1,212 | -0.17% | 866 | 1.39 | Town |
| Hometown | 5 | 919 | 595 | 1.88% | 1,146 | 0.80 | CDP |
| Poca | 6 | 857 | 874 | -0.35% | 1,544 | 0.56 | Town |
| Bancroft | 7 | 381 | 388 | -0.26% | 2,741 | 0.14 | Town |
| Raymond City | 8 | 361 | 331 | 7.12% | 1,003 | 0.36 | CDP |
Hurricane is the largest city in Putnam County, with a population of 6,702.
Raymond City is the smallest city in Putnam County.
There are 8 cities in Putnam County, West Virginia.