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Bradley County

Arkansas · 10,545 residents · 649.167 sq mi
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Bradley County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,808. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 2,055 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,545
−16%since 2000
from 12,600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+7%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,808
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,821 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,912
+65%since 2000
from $13,895 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+17%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(7,851)
Black28.6%(3,598)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,040)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.4%(8,118)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(5,708)
Black27.7%(2,921)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(1,575)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other1.7%(181)
Diversity Score74.7%(7,876)
Segregation Score14.9%(1,573)
Diversity Score
75
+16%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradley County, Arkansas?

Bradley County, Arkansas has about 10,545 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bradley County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bradley County, Arkansas earns about $41,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bradley County, Arkansas expensive?

In Bradley County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $87,600, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Bradley County, Arkansas?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bradley County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bradley County, Arkansas?

About 15.7% of people in Bradley County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bradley County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bradley County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,248 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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