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Bradford

Pennsylvania · 7,442 residents (2025 est.) · 3.326 sq mi
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Bradford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,161. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,492 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,600. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,683
−16%since 2000
from 9,175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,310 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 2,759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+11%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,442 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Bradford
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,161
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,463 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,831
+64%since 2000
from $17,537 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+5%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+2%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(8,908)
Black0.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(87)
Asian0.5%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(443)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(7,048)
Black0.8%(64)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(83)
Asian2.1%(158)
Other4.3%(330)
Diversity Score19.5%(1,498)
Diversity Score
20
+304%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 22.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+27.6 ptssince 2017
from 63.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradford, Pennsylvania?

Bradford, Pennsylvania has about 7,683 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bradford, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bradford, Pennsylvania earns about $56,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bradford, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bradford, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $85,600, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Bradford, Pennsylvania?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bradford, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bradford, Pennsylvania?

About 23.0% of people in Bradford, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bradford, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bradford, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,942 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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