Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)
City | Rank | 2024 Pop. | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 1 | 16,856 | 16,840 | 0.02% | 1,170 | 14.4 | City |
| Herrin | 2 | 12,124 | 12,339 | -0.44% | 1,253 | 9.7 | City |
| Carterville | 3 | 5,793 | 5,852 | -0.26% | 1,093 | 5.3 | City |
| Johnston City | 4 | 3,284 | 3,379 | -0.73% | 1,552 | 2.1 | City |
| Cambria | 5 | 1,841 | 1,552 | 4.07% | 1,301 | 1.4 | Village |
| Energy | 6 | 947 | 970 | -0.63% | 792 | 1.2 | Village |
| Hurst | 7 | 746 | 758 | -0.4% | 841 | 0.9 | City |
| Pittsburg | 8 | 556 | 566 | -0.54% | 269 | 2.1 | Village |
| Creal Springs | 9 | 494 | 505 | -0.6% | 481 | 1.0 | City |
| Freeman Spur | 10 | 267 | 274 | -0.74% | 669 | 0.4 | Village |
| Crab Orchard | 11 | 247 | 222 | -2.37% | 177 | 1.4 | CDP |
| Whiteash | 12 | 220 | 83 | 7.32% | 253 | 0.9 | CDP |
| Spillertown | 13 | 176 | 180 | -0.56% | 548 | 0.3 | Village |
| Colp | 14 | 174 | 178 | -0.57% | 1,299 | 0.1 | Village |
Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.
Marion is the largest city in Williamson County.
Colp is the smallest city in Williamson County.
There are 14 cities in Williamson County, Illinois.