Bradley County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

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

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%.

Bradley County Quick Facts

Population 111,065

Median Household Income $66,55290% MOE ±$1,805

Median Home Value $261,90090% MOE ±$8,392

Poverty Rate 12.7%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.6%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Median Age 39.5 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 67.3%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.4%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.7%

Cities/Places 7

Population 111,065 13th of 95

Median Income $66,552 4% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.7%

Unemployment 6.6%

How Bradley 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	105,749	111,065	+5.0%
Median household income	$63,173	$66,552	+5.3%
Median home value¹	$198,144	$261,900	+32.2%
Median gross rent	$956	$1,030	+7.7%

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

Median Household Income

Bradley

$66,552

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bradley

$261,900

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.1%

$25K-$50K 20.7%

$50K-$100K 32.8%

$100K+ 29.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

11.0%

$75K-$100K

15.2%

$100K-$125K

10.5%

$125K-$150K

7.2%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

6.0%

Employment

6.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

61.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.3%

Renter 32.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,030/mo 18.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.9%

18-34

22.2%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

23.5%

75+

7.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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.