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Bradford

Rhode Island · 1,457 residents · 1.817 sq mi
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Bradford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,737. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $236,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,457
−3%since 2000
from 1,497 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
802 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+31%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Bradford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,737
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,130 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,049
+72%since 2000
from $14,004 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+36%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(1,220)
Black1.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(53)
Asian2.3%(33)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.3%(282)
Diversity Score
19
+142%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−28.0 ptssince 2011
from 79.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradford, Rhode Island?

Bradford, Rhode Island has about 1,457 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bradford, Rhode Island earns about $64,737 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 $236,400, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Bradford, Rhode Island?

About 28.8% 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 18.3% of people in Bradford, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bradford, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Bradford, Rhode Island has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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