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Bradford

Tennessee · 1,001 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 $34,643. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,500. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,001
−10%since 2000
from 1,113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
566 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
−1%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9631K1K1K1K1990201020202024Bradford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,643
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,486 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,979
+22%since 2000
from $15,609 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(877)
Black8.1%(81)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other5.1%(51)
Diversity Score32.5%(326)
Diversity Score
33
+39%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+84%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.9%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradford, Tennessee?

Bradford, Tennessee has about 1,001 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bradford, Tennessee?

The typical household in Bradford, Tennessee earns about $34,643 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 $73,500, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Bradford, Tennessee?

About 10.6% 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 21.0% 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 153 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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