Bradford, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Bradford, Arkansas Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bradford, Arkansas had a total population of 522, the 291st largest city in Arkansas, with a median household income of $33,977, which is 44% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 30.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 44% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (30.5%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Unemployment rate of 9.5% is notably above the national average.

Bradford Quick Facts

Population 522

Median Household Income $33,977

Median Home Value $89,600

Poverty Rate 30.5%

Unemployment Rate 9.5%

Median Age 35.7 years

Homeownership Rate 56.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

High School Graduation Rate 82.3%

Diversity Index 17/100

Population 522 291st of 614

Median Income $33,977 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 30.5% 145% higher than national

Median Home Value $89,600 bottom 30%

How Bradford Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	513	522	+1.8%
Median household income	$31,375	$33,977	+8.3%
Median home value	$87,500	$89,600	+2.4%

How Bradford Compares

Median Household Income

Bradford

$33,977

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bradford

$89,600

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 43.9%

$25K-$50K 17.3%

$50K-$100K 19.6%

$100K+ 19.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.5%

$10K-$15K

14.9%

$15K-$20K

9.3%

$20K-$25K

12.2%

$25K-$30K

0.0%

$30K-$35K

10.3%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

0.9%

$45K-$50K

2.8%

$50K-$60K

3.7%

$60K-$75K

8.4%

$75K-$100K

7.5%

$100K-$125K

14.9%

$125K-$150K

1.9%

$150K-$200K

1.4%

$200K+

0.9%

Employment

9.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

48.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 56.5%

Renter 43.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $475/mo 16.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

29.5%

18-34

19.0%

35-54

21.3%

55-74

22.4%

75+

7.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Bradford Rankings in Arkansas

#291 Population of 614

#453 Median Income of 526

#316 Education of 614

#372 Home Value of 524

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Other Cities in White County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Searcy	23,340	$52,170	18.8%	$188,500
Beebe	8,707	$59,476	15.1%	$158,200
Bald Knob	2,518	$48,355	16.1%	$142,400
Judsonia	2,052	$43,279	29.0%	$117,600
Kensett	1,937	$31,207	28.0%	$90,400
Higginson	1,055	$76,957	13.7%	$132,000
Floyd	881	$83,719	3.4%	$230,400
Rose Bud	656	$54,286	11.7%	$151,000
McRae	623	$35,132	14.4%	$99,400
Pangburn	515	$31,791	24.6%	$112,500

Cities Similar to Bradford

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
New Blaine	533	N/A	N/A	30.5%	10.3%
Evening Shade	534	$33,281	$129,300	8.4%	13.9%
Pangburn	515	$31,791	$112,500	6.7%	24.6%
Bradley	528	$30,907	$63,800	2.9%	26.1%
Cherry Valley	543	$31,563	$77,500	8.0%	20.4%

A note before these figures: with a population of 522, Bradford's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bradford is a small community located in Arkansas, within White County. The total population is 522. It ranks as the 291st most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bradford is 35.7 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. With 29.5% of the population under 18, Bradford has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bradford is $33,977. This is 44% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 58% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.5%. This is 90% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.5%. This is 92% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $89,600. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Bradford is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bradford has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bradford, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bradford, Arkansas?

Bradford, Arkansas has a population of 522 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Bradford, AR?

The median household income in Bradford is $33,977, which is 58% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Bradford, AR?

The poverty rate in Bradford is 30.5%. This means approximately 159 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Bradford, Arkansas?

Bradford's population is 90.8% White, 1.9% Black, 3.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Bradford, AR?

The median home value in Bradford is $89,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.6x.

How educated is Bradford, Arkansas?

13.2% of adults (25+) in Bradford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.