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Bradford

Arkansas · 678 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 $33,676. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 122 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $53,500. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
678
−15%since 2000
from 800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
782 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 923 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
−2%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4566277979671K1990201020202024Bradford
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,676
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,381 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,633
+44%since 2000
from $12,953 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(635)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(32)
Diversity Score17.6%(119)
Diversity Score
18
+372%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradford, Arkansas?

Bradford, Arkansas has about 678 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bradford, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bradford, Arkansas earns about $33,676 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 $53,500, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Bradford, Arkansas?

About 9.7% 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 19.8% 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 173 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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