Bradenton
City in Manatee County, Florida

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.
- 55,698residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 14.4 sq miland area · 37.3 km²
- 3,869 / sq mipopulation density
- 34205ZIP code
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 had 55,698 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 55,698 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,869 per sq mi (1,494 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bradenton at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Manatee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 55,698 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.40 sq mi (37.3 km²) |
| Water area | 3.16 sq mi (8.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.4898° N, 82.5768° W |
| ZIP code | 34205 |
| Official website | cityofbradenton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1207950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bradenton
- West Samoset1.9 mi SE
- South Bradenton2.1 mi S
- Samoset2.3 mi SE
- West Bradenton2.4 mi W
- Palmetto2.4 mi N
- Bayshore Gardens3.9 mi S
- Ellenton3.9 mi NE
- Memphis4.0 mi N
- Whitfield5.6 mi S
- Cortez5.8 mi W
- Longboat Key7.4 mi SW
- Bradenton Beach7.6 mi W
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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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