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City population growing slowly — census estimate approved
Summary
The official count puts Bradenton at 58,185 residents — up about 2,487 people in five years, under 1% a year. Staff pushed back on the narrative that the city is booming, arguing growth here is redevelopment, not sprawl. The number affects state revenue sharing and federal grants.
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Last discussed Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
The estimate drives how much state revenue-sharing and federal grant money the city receives.
✅Who benefits
All city residents, through properly calibrated state and federal funding.
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