12 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | 1 | 4,314 | 4,221 | 0.37% | 1,061 | 4 | City |
| Adrian | 2 | 1,799 | 1,727 | 0.67% | 1,075 | 2 | City |
| Rich Hill | 3 | 1,271 | 1,228 | 0.55% | 930 | 1 | City |
| Drexel | 4 | 948 | 965 | -0.32% | 348 | 3 | City |
| Hume | 5 | 291 | 282 | 0.69% | 440 | 1 | Town |
| Amsterdam | 6 | 225 | 218 | 0.45% | 394 | 1 | City |
| Rockville | 7 | 140 | 137 | 0.72% | 426 | 0 | City |
| Amoret | 8 | 135 | 131 | 0.75% | 631 | 0 | City |
| Foster | 9 | 79 | 76 | 1.28% | 166 | 0 | Village |
| Merwin | 10 | 68 | 67 | 0% | 463 | 0 | Village |
| Passaic | 11 | 30 | 29 | 0% | 423 | 0 | Town |
| Stotesbury | 12 | 13 | 13 | 0% | 118 | 0 | Town |
Butler is the largest city in Bates County, with a population of 4,314.
Stotesbury is the smallest city in Bates County, with a population of 13.
There are 12 cities in Bates County, Missouri.