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Bradley

West Virginia · 2,371 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 $28,844. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $59,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,371
+13%since 1990
from 2,095 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
562 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 496 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.2
+8%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bradley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,844
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,987 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,910
+53%since 1990
from $9,121 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.3%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$349
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $349 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(2,085)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(25)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,282)
Black1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian1.1%(26)
Diversity Score6%(142)
Diversity Score
6
+404%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.6%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−31%since 1990
from 22.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradley, West Virginia?

Bradley, West Virginia has about 2,371 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bradley, West Virginia earns about $28,844 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 $59,000, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Bradley, West Virginia?

About 16.4% 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 18.3% of people in Bradley, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bradley, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bradley, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 276 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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