Bradley County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bradley County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 10,354. It is the 59th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bradley County is 38.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bradley County is $39,565. This is 33% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 50% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.1%. This is 25% 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 4.4%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $97,000. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Bradley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bradley County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 26.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (26.4% vs 14.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (15.6% vs 8.8%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.