Bradenton
- County:
- Manatee County
- County Seat:
- Yes
- Area (mi²):
- 14.338
- State:
- Florida
Bradenton is a city located in Manatee County, Florida. Bradenton has a 2026 population of 58,184. It is also the county seat of Manatee County. Bradenton is currently growing at a rate of 1.19% annually and its population has increased by 4.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 55,815 in 2020.