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Bradford

Rhode Island · 1,511 residents · 1.817 sq mi
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Bradford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $418,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 37% more than the Rhode Island median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,511
+1%since 2000
from 1,497 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
832 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
+16%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Bradford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,250
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,130 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,220
+237%since 2000
from $14,004 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.7%
+43.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.268
−37%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade21%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Information2.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$418,100
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+30%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bradford on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,419)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(29)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(120)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,511)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+76%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 79.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2017
from 80.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradford, Rhode Island?

Bradford, Rhode Island has about 1,511 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bradford, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Bradford, Rhode Island earns about $120,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bradford, Rhode Island expensive?

In Bradford, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $418,100.

How educated are people in Bradford, Rhode Island?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bradford, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bradford, Rhode Island?

About 2.3% of people in Bradford, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bradford, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Bradford, Rhode Island has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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