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Bradley

Arkansas · 405 residents · 0.913 sq mi
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Bradley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,697. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 158 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $54,600. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
405
−28%since 2000
from 563 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
444 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 617 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+50%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3834505175836501990201020202024Bradley
2024528
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,697
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,910
+53%since 2000
from $8,455 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$419
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+6%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(261)
Black51.7%(291)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(358)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(165)
Black54.8%(222)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score65%(263)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
46.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
−18%since 2000
from 31.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+43.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradley, Arkansas?

Bradley, Arkansas has about 405 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bradley, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bradley, Arkansas earns about $25,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bradley, Arkansas expensive?

In Bradley, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $54,600, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Bradley, Arkansas?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bradley, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bradley, Arkansas?

About 24.5% of people in Bradley, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bradley, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bradley, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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