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West Virginia · 1,424 residents · 4.221 sq mi
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Bradley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,641. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 947 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $84,700. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,424
−40%since 2000
from 2,371 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
337 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 562 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
+43%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bradley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,641
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,844 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,636
+185%since 2000
from $13,910 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.608
+119%since 2010
from 0.277 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information42.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing8.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$874
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
+34.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,282)
Black1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian1.1%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(142)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82%(1,168)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3%(43)
Asian3.2%(45)
Other11.2%(160)
Diversity Score39.1%(557)
Diversity Score
39
+553%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+114%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% 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
6.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.6%
−57.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2017
from 74.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradley, West Virginia?

Bradley, West Virginia has about 1,424 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bradley, West Virginia?

The typical household in Bradley, West Virginia earns about $43,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bradley, West Virginia expensive?

In Bradley, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $84,700, and the typical rent is about $874 a month.

How educated are people in Bradley, West Virginia?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bradley, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bradley, West Virginia?

About 11.8% of people in Bradley, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bradley, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bradley, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 671 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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