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Bradford

Iowa · 178 residents · 0.929 sq mi
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Population has declined 9% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178
−9%since 2023
from 196 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
192 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 211 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 33.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3793149205261201020202024Bradford
2024178
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,422
+14%since 2023
from $15,321 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.258
+9%since 2023
from 0.236 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing28.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
55.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
44.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(196)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+6%since 2023
from 31.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
Female
39.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradford, Iowa?

Bradford, Iowa has about 178 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Bradford, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bradford, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bradford, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Bradford, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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