Bradley County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bradley County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 10,208. It is the 59th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bradley County is 39.0 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bradley County is $41,476. This is 32% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.9%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $94,800. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Bradley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bradley County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (25.9% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (16.0% vs 9.0%).

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 86.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bradley County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arkansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.