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Bradford

Pennsylvania · 7,849 residents · 3.326 sq mi
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Bradford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,234. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,700. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
7,849
−14%since 2000
from 9,175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,360 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 2,759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+5%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Bradford
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,234
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,463 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,758
+24%since 2000
from $17,537 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
48.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+10%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(7,086)
Black0.9%(71)
Hispanic / Latino2%(154)
Asian0.6%(47)
Other3.1%(245)
Diversity Score16.2%(1,274)
Diversity Score
16
+236%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradford, Pennsylvania?

Bradford, Pennsylvania has about 7,849 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bradford, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bradford, Pennsylvania earns about $37,234 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 $61,700, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Bradford, Pennsylvania?

About 16.7% 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 31.6% 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 1,776 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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