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Bradford Micro

Bradford, PA · 1 counties · 43,450 residents · 979.694 sq mi
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Bradford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,097. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
43,450
−5%since 2000
from 45,936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
44 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+7%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K41K44K46K48K1990201020202024Bradford
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,097
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,040 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,022
+25%since 2000
from $16,777 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+10%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(44,078)
Black1.8%(829)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(485)
Asian0.3%(138)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(3,578)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(41,039)
Black2.3%(1,008)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(757)
Asian0.4%(191)
Other1%(446)
Diversity Score13.3%(5,787)
Diversity Score
13
+71%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

BradfordCENTRAL7,442
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1 component county

McKean CountyCENTRAL38,984
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradford, PA?

Bradford, PA has about 43,450 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bradford, PA?

The typical household in Bradford, PA earns about $40,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bradford, PA expensive?

In Bradford, PA, the median home is worth about $72,300, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Bradford, PA?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bradford, PA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bradford, PA?

About 13.9% of people in Bradford, PA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bradford, PA grown since 1990?

Yes, Bradford, PA has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,681 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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