Bradford County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Bradford County, Florida has a population of 27,885, the 51st most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $63,050 and the median home value is $212,500. The poverty rate is 16.8%.

Bradford County Quick Facts

Population 27,885

Median Household Income $63,05090% MOE ±$5,645

Median Home Value $212,50090% MOE ±$16,000

Poverty Rate 16.8%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.7%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Median Age 40.2 years90% MOE ±1.0 years

Homeownership Rate 73.3%90% MOE ±3.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.2%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.4%

Cities/Places 4

Population 27,885 51st of 67

Median Income $63,050 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.8%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Bradford County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	27,317	27,885	+2.1%
Median household income	$56,515	$63,050	No clear change (+11.6%)
Median home value¹	$136,362	$212,500	+55.8%
Median gross rent	$1,025	$863	-15.8%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Bradford

$63,050

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bradford

$212,500

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.2%

$25K-$50K 19.8%

$50K-$100K 32.3%

$100K+ 26.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.5%

$10K-$15K

6.1%

$15K-$20K

5.0%

$20K-$25K

4.6%

$25K-$30K

2.2%

$30K-$35K

5.7%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

15.4%

$100K-$125K

8.6%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

8.7%

$200K+

3.0%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

49.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.3%

Renter 26.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $863/mo 16.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.5%

18-34

21.0%

35-54

27.5%

55-74

23.1%

75+

8.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Bradford County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Starke	5,877	$52,258	28.7%	$214,300
Lawtey	897	$51,944	13.6%	$167,500
Hampton	499	$42,344	29.8%	$94,300
Brooker	223	$71,875	2.2%	$198,200

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Population Overview

Bradford County is located in Florida with a total population of 27,885. It is the 51st most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bradford County is 40.2 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bradford County is $63,050. This is 15% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $212,500. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bradford County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bradford County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bradford County, Florida?

Bradford County has a population of 27,885, making it the 51st most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Bradford County?

The median household income in Bradford County is $63,050 with a poverty rate of 16.8%.

How many cities are in Bradford County, Florida?

Bradford County contains 4 Census-designated places.