| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel | 1 | 6,632 | 6,333 | 0.09% | 147 | 45 | City |
| Kwethluk | 2 | 765 | 810 | -0.78% | 75 | 10 | City |
| Quinhagak | 3 | 731 | 775 | -0.81% | 178 | 4 | City |
| Toksook Bay | 4 | 620 | 659 | -0.8% | 22 | 29 | City |
| Nunapitchuk | 5 | 567 | 598 | -0.7% | 81 | 7 | City |
| Aniak | 6 | 483 | 510 | -0.82% | 78 | 6 | City |
| Chefornak | 7 | 482 | 509 | -0.82% | 93 | 5 | City |
| Napaskiak | 8 | 482 | 509 | -0.82% | 169 | 3 | City |
| Akiak | 9 | 440 | 464 | -0.68% | 205 | 2 | City |
| Eek | 10 | 381 | 402 | -0.78% | 588 | 1 | City |
| Napakiak | 11 | 335 | 354 | -0.89% | 167 | 2 | City |
| Nightmute | 12 | 289 | 305 | -0.69% | 3.0 | 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 | 205 | 217 | -0.97% | 57 | 4 | City |
| Mekoryuk | 16 | 196 | 207 | -1.01% | 28 | 7 | City |
| Chuathbaluk | 17 | 96 | 101 | -1.03% | 21 | 4 | City |
| Platinum | 18 | 52 | 55 | -1.89% | 1.0 | 47 | City |
Bethel is the largest city in Bethel Census Area, with a population of 6,632.
Platinum is the smallest city in Bethel Census Area, with a population of 52.
There are 18 cities in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.