| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merced | 1 | 101,896 | 90,454 | 2.18% | 3,912 | 26 | City |
| Los Banos | 2 | 50,443 | 45,738 | 1.67% | 5,046 | 10 | City |
| Atwater | 3 | 32,213 | 31,914 | 0.25% | 4,905 | 7 | City |
| Livingston | 4 | 14,827 | 14,189 | 0.93% | 4,035 | 4 | City |
| Gustine | 5 | 6,113 | 6,135 | 0.02% | 3,252 | 2 | City |
| Dos Palos | 6 | 5,689 | 5,756 | -0.14% | 4,217 | 1 | City |
Merced is the largest city in Merced County, with a population of 101,896.
Dos Palos is the smallest city in Merced County, with a population of 5,689.
There are 6 cities in Merced County, California.