| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradenton | 1 | 58,643 | 55,817 | 1.08% | 4,090 | 14 | City |
| Palmetto | 2 | 13,653 | 13,326 | 0.67% | 2,544 | 5 | City |
| Longboat Key | 3 | 7,349 | 7,503 | -0.14% | 1,802 | 4 | Town |
| Holmes Beach | 4 | 3,038 | 3,012 | 0.36% | 1,810 | 2 | City |
| Anna Maria | 5 | 1,035 | 971 | 1.17% | 1,408 | 1 | City |
| Bradenton Beach | 6 | 926 | 907 | 0.54% | 1,791 | 1 | City |
Bradenton is the largest city in Manatee County, with a population of 58,643.
Bradenton Beach is the smallest city in Manatee County, with a population of 926.
There are 6 cities in Manatee County, Florida.