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Bradfordsville

Kentucky · 283 residents (2025 est.) · 0.27 sq mi
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Bradfordsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,722. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
444
+46%since 2000
from 304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,644 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 1,126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
−1%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:283 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1662423183934691990201020202024Bradfordsville
2024444
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,722
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,977
+4%since 2000
from $17,222 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
−1%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade54.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$681
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.5%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(295)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(409)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(16)
Diversity Score18.5%(82)
Diversity Score
19
+462%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−52.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+35.4 ptssince 2017
from 52.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradfordsville, Kentucky?

Bradfordsville, Kentucky has about 444 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bradfordsville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Bradfordsville, Kentucky earns about $29,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bradfordsville, Kentucky expensive?

In Bradfordsville, Kentucky, the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Bradfordsville, Kentucky?

About 2.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bradfordsville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bradfordsville, Kentucky?

About 22.7% of people in Bradfordsville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bradfordsville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Bradfordsville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 253 residents, a change of about 132 percent over that period.

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