Bradford County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026
Bradford County, Pennsylvania has a population of 59,858, the 42nd most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $63,675 and the median home value is $187,500. The poverty rate is 12.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Bradford County Quick Facts
How Bradford County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,971 | 59,858 | -0.2% |
| Median household income | $62,482 | $63,675 | +1.9% |
| Median home value | $182,300 | $187,500 | +2.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Bradford County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sayre | 5,431 | $50,801 | 7.8% | $169,500 |
| Athens | 3,243 | $53,000 | 12.8% | $167,200 |
| Towanda | 2,791 | $60,888 | 12.6% | $166,900 |
| Canton | 1,531 | $42,132 | 22.2% | $126,300 |
| Troy | 1,408 | $51,016 | 29.7% | $155,900 |
| South Waverly | 1,069 | $87,813 | 8.6% | $162,300 |
| Wyalusing | 653 | $43,636 | 17.1% | $157,100 |
| Monroe | 621 | $53,947 | 12.4% | $174,000 |
| Greens Landing | 593 | $69,219 | 33.1% | $119,000 |
| Rome | 547 | $55,000 | 25.8% | $150,000 |
| New Albany | 358 | $77,273 | 13.5% | N/A |
| LeRaysville | 293 | $83,292 | 3.1% | $201,700 |
| Sylvania | 237 | $51,875 | 24.5% | $153,800 |
| Burlington | 188 | $60,682 | 6.9% | $217,900 |
| Alba | 123 | $42,750 | 17.1% | $70,000 |
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Population Overview
Bradford County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 59,858. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bradford County is 43.6 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bradford County is $63,675. This is 18% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $187,500. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Bradford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Bradford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.
Education
20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%.
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 Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania?
Bradford County has a population of 59,858, making it the 42nd most populous county in Pennsylvania.
What is the median income in Bradford County?
The median household income in Bradford County is $63,675 with a poverty rate of 12.7%.
How many cities are in Bradford County, Pennsylvania?
Bradford County contains 15 Census-designated places.