Bradford County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bradford County is located in Florida with a total population of 27,888. It is the 51st most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bradford County is 40.5 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bradford County is $59,740. This is 17% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.1%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $180,300. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bradford County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 17.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.7%.