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Bradford

Arkansas · 684 residents (2025 est.) · 0.867 sq mi
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Bradford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,977. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 278 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,600. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
522
−35%since 2000
from 800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
602 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 923 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
−8%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:684 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4566277979671K1990201020202024Bradford
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,977
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,381 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,255
+64%since 2000
from $12,953 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
−18%since 2010
from 0.563 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
43.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+70%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(781)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(474)
Black1.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(16)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other3.8%(20)
Diversity Score21.6%(113)
Diversity Score
22
+479%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.3%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.1%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
56.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+28.4 ptssince 2017
from 58.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradford, Arkansas?

Bradford, Arkansas has about 522 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bradford, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bradford, Arkansas earns about $33,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bradford, Arkansas expensive?

In Bradford, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $89,600, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Bradford, Arkansas?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bradford, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bradford, Arkansas?

About 30.5% of people in Bradford, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bradford, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bradford, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 329 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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