Bradley County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bradley County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 109,743. It is the 13th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bradley County is 39.3 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bradley County is $63,789. This is 5% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $230,800. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bradley County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.0%. The Black or African American population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 15.7%.

Education

24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.