Bradbury, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 788, Bradbury'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

Bradbury is a small community located in California, within Los Angeles County. The total population is 788. It ranks as the 1131st most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bradbury is 55.0 years. This is 45% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 11.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bradbury is $171,696. This is 73% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 113% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.8%. This is 60% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 7.8%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $2,000,000+. Housing costs are 172% higher than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 11.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 93.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 67% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bradbury is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Asian residents account for 36.2%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (36.2% vs 15.3%).

Education

63.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% higher than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%. Notably, 25.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bradbury, California 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 California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.