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Bradford

Tennessee · 1,048 residents · 1.77 sq mi
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Bradford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,725. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,400. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,048
−6%since 2000
from 1,113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
592 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
−1%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9631K1K1K1K1990201020202024Bradford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,725
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,486 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,416
+44%since 2000
from $15,609 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−40.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(995)
Black9.7%(108)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.4%(260)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(947)
Black7.1%(74)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.3%(13)
Diversity Score22.1%(232)
Diversity Score
22
−5%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradford, Tennessee?

Bradford, Tennessee has about 1,048 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bradford, Tennessee?

The typical household in Bradford, Tennessee earns about $37,725 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bradford, Tennessee expensive?

In Bradford, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $73,400, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Bradford, Tennessee?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bradford, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bradford, Tennessee?

About 24.9% of people in Bradford, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bradford, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Bradford, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 106 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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