Bradley County, Tennessee Demographics 2026
Bradley County, Tennessee has a population of 111,065, the 13th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $66,552 and the median home value is $261,900. The poverty rate is 12.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Bradley County Quick Facts
How Bradley 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 | 109,743 | 111,065 | +1.2% |
| Median household income | $63,789 | $66,552 | +4.3% |
| Median home value | $230,800 | $261,900 | +13.5% |
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: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Bradley County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 48,829 | $58,559 | 16.7% | $272,200 |
| South Cleveland | 7,452 | $66,601 | 10.2% | $232,600 |
| Wildwood Lake | 3,495 | $62,722 | 15.0% | $231,700 |
| Hopewell | 2,634 | $87,842 | 18.7% | $305,600 |
| East Cleveland | 1,934 | $48,878 | 26.5% | $124,100 |
| Charleston | 956 | $72,763 | 9.3% | $217,400 |
| McDonald | 712 | $95,698 | 4.9% | $214,100 |
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Population Overview
Bradley County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 111,065. It is the 13th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bradley County is 39.5 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bradley County is $66,552. This is 4% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $261,900. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Bradley County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.4%. The Black or African American population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 15.4%.
Education
24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Bradley County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee 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 Bradley County, Tennessee?
Bradley County has a population of 111,065, making it the 13th most populous county in Tennessee.
What is the median income in Bradley County?
The median household income in Bradley County is $66,552 with a poverty rate of 12.7%.
How many cities are in Bradley County, Tennessee?
Bradley County contains 7 Census-designated places.