Bradenton

City in Manatee County, Florida

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Bradenton is a city in Manatee County, Florida, with 55,698 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Samoset, 1.9 miles SE.

About Bradenton

Bradenton ( BRAY-dən-tən) is a city in and the county seat of Manatee County, Florida, United States. Its population was 55,698 at the 2020 census. It is a principal city in the Sarasota metropolitan area.

Downtown Bradenton is along the Manatee River and includes the Bradenton Riverwalk and Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. To the south of Bradenton is Sarasota; beach communities on Anna Maria Island are to its west, and the Manatee River and Palmetto are to its north.

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Living in Bradenton

Median household income
$60,822
Median home value
$309,400
Median rent
$1,618/mo
Median age
47.8
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Bradenton, FL population

Bradenton had 55,698 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census55,698
Density3,869 per sq mi (1,494 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Bradenton at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountyManatee County
TypeCity
Population55,698 (2020)
Land area14.40 sq mi (37.3 km²)
Water area3.16 sq mi (8.19 km²)
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates27.4898° N, 82.5768° W
ZIP code34205
Official websitecityofbradenton.com
Census code (GEOID)1207950

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Bradenton

What county is Bradenton in?

Bradenton is in Manatee County, Florida.

What is the population of Bradenton, FL?

55,698 people lived in Bradenton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Bradenton, FL?

The ZIP code of Bradenton is 34205.

What is the elevation of Bradenton?

7 feet (2 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Bradenton?

West Samoset (1.9 mi), South Bradenton (2.1 mi), Samoset (2.3 mi), West Bradenton (2.4 mi), Palmetto (2.4 mi).

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