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Bradley

Illinois · 15,419 residents · 6.93 sq mi
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Bradley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,824. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $134,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
15,419
+21%since 2000
from 12,784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,225 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,845 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+10%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K13K15K16K1990201020202024Bradley
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,824
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,757 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,813
+41%since 2000
from $19,035 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,086
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $598 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(11,956)
Black1.2%(154)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(461)
Asian0.7%(84)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(1,692)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(11,387)
Black9.4%(1,442)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(1,563)
Asian1.5%(229)
Other0.6%(86)
Diversity Score47.4%(7,311)
Diversity Score
47
+258%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradley, Illinois?

Bradley, Illinois has about 15,419 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bradley, Illinois?

The typical household in Bradley, Illinois earns about $54,824 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 $134,600, and the typical rent is about $1,086 a month.

How educated are people in Bradley, Illinois?

About 15.4% 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 10.0% 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 4,627 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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