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Bradford

Arkansas · 759 residents · 0.867 sq mi
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Bradford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,821. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,000. The poverty rate of 33.2% 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: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
759
−5%since 2000
from 800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
875 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 923 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+6%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4566277979671K1990201020202024Bradford
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,821
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,381 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,002
+31%since 2000
from $12,953 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$477
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.5%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+33%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(724)
Black1.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(37)
Diversity Score15.9%(121)
Diversity Score
16
+326%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+93%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradford, Arkansas?

Bradford, Arkansas has about 759 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bradford, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bradford, Arkansas earns about $21,821 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 $45,000, and the typical rent is about $477 a month.

How educated are people in Bradford, Arkansas?

About 6.2% 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 33.2% 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 92 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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