| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | 1 | 4,336 | 4,223 | 0.44% | 1,066 | 4 | City |
| Adrian | 2 | 1,811 | 1,727 | 0.72% | 1,082 | 2 | City |
| Rich Hill | 3 | 1,271 | 1,228 | 0.55% | 930 | 1 | City |
| Drexel | 4 | 979 | 967 | -0.31% | 359 | 3 | City |
| Hume | 5 | 291 | 282 | 0.34% | 440 | 1 | Town |
| Amsterdam | 6 | 226 | 219 | 0.44% | 396 | 1 | City |
| Rockville | 7 | 141 | 137 | 0% | 429 | 0 | City |
| Amoret | 8 | 134 | 130 | 0% | 626 | 0 | City |
| Foster | 9 | 80 | 78 | 0% | 168 | 0 | Village |
| Merwin | 10 | 70 | 68 | 0% | 476 | 0 | Village |
| Passaic | 11 | 29 | 26 | 0% | 408 | 0 | Town |
| Stotesbury | 12 | 11 | 11 | 0% | 100 | 0 | Town |
Butler is the largest city in Bates County, with a population of 4,336.
Stotesbury is the smallest city in Bates County, with a population of 11.
There are 12 cities in Bates County, Missouri.