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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bradley

Illinois · 12,784 residents · 6.93 sq mi
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Bradley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,757. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $91,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,784
+18%since 1990
from 10,792 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,845 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 1,557 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.5
Unchangedsince 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K12K13K15K16K1990201020202024Bradley
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,757
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,952 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,035
+65%since 1990
from $11,562 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.8%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$598
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $377 in 1990
US average: $602
67.2%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
32.8% rent
2.2
+28%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(10,657)
Black0.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(187)
Asian0.1%(14)
Diversity Score7.2%(775)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(11,956)
Black1.2%(154)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(461)
Asian0.7%(84)
Diversity Score13.2%(1,692)
13
+84%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−12%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradley, Illinois?

Bradley, Illinois has about 12,784 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bradley, Illinois?

The typical household in Bradley, Illinois earns about $41,757 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bradley, Illinois expensive?

In Bradley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $91,500, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Bradley, Illinois?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bradley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bradley, Illinois?

About 6.8% of people in Bradley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bradley, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bradley, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,992 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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