Towns and Villages
| Name | Population (2001 census) |
|---|---|
| Gourock | 11,511 |
| Greenock | 45,467 |
| Inverkip | 1,598 |
| Kilmacolm | 4,000 |
| Port Glasgow | 16,617 |
| Wemyss Bay | 2,466 |
| Quarrier's Village | > 999 ‡ |
‡ Taken from Inverclyde Ward 1 figure, minus Kilmacolm settlement population.
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