18 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel | 1 | 6,335 | 6,334 | 0% | 141 | 45 | City |
| Kwethluk | 2 | 765 | 810 | -0.91% | 75 | 10 | City |
| Quinhagak | 3 | 729 | 774 | -0.95% | 178 | 4 | City |
| Toksook Bay | 4 | 618 | 659 | -1.12% | 21 | 29 | City |
| Nunapitchuk | 5 | 568 | 598 | -0.87% | 81 | 7 | City |
| Aniak | 6 | 483 | 509 | -0.82% | 78 | 6 | City |
| Napaskiak | 7 | 482 | 508 | -0.82% | 169 | 3 | City |
| Chefornak | 8 | 481 | 507 | -0.82% | 93 | 5 | City |
| Akiak | 9 | 439 | 463 | -0.9% | 205 | 2 | City |
| Eek | 10 | 381 | 402 | -0.78% | 588 | 1 | City |
| Napakiak | 11 | 339 | 357 | -0.88% | 169 | 2 | City |
| Nightmute | 12 | 290 | 305 | -0.68% | 3 | 99 | City |
| Lower Kalskag | 13 | 264 | 278 | -0.75% | 212 | 1 | City |
| Goodnews Bay | 14 | 246 | 260 | -0.81% | 74 | 3 | City |
| Upper Kalskag | 15 | 206 | 217 | -0.96% | 57 | 4 | City |
| Mekoryuk | 16 | 196 | 207 | -1.01% | 28 | 7 | City |
| Chuathbaluk | 17 | 97 | 103 | -1.02% | 22 | 4 | City |
| Platinum | 18 | 51 | 54 | 0% | 1 | 47 | City |
Bethel is the largest city in Bethel Census Area, with a population of 6,335.
Platinum is the smallest city in Bethel Census Area, with a population of 51.
There are 18 cities in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.