State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,216.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.13%
Growth Since 2010
-3.40%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Bradley, Illinois Population 2021
15,354
Bradley is a city located in Kankakee County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 15,354, it is the 159th largest city in Illinois and the 2282nd largest city in the United States . Bradley is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually but its population has decreased by -3.40% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,895 in 2010. Bradley reached it's highest population of 15,912 in 2011. Spanning over 7 miles, Bradley has a population density of 2,216 people per square mile.
The average household income in Bradley is $70,911 with a poverty rate of 10.51%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,043 per month, and the median house value is $135,200. The median age in Bradley is 35.3 years, 34.3 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
Bradley Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bradley was:
- White: 88.81%
- Black or African American: 6.51%
- Other race: 3.33%
- Two or more races: 0.67%
- Asian: 0.61%
- Native American: 0.07%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Bradley, Illinois is 15,354 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 15,294.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 15,895.
Bradley, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,649 | 88.81% |
| Black or African American | 1,000 | 6.51% |
| Some Other Race | 511 | 3.33% |
| Two or More Races | 103 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11 | 0.07% |
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Bradley Population by Race
Bradley Population Pyramid $2021
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Bradley Population by Age
Bradley Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,607 | 2.71 | 66 |
| Married | 2,720 | 3.39 | 77.7 |
| Non Family | 1,875 | 1.21 | 56.9 |
| Female | 797 | 3.51 | 45.2 |
| Male | 215 | 4.24 | 73.5 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
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Bradley Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 387 | 3.86% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 628 | 6.27% |
| High School Graduate | 3,708 | 37.01% |
| Some College | 2,501 | 24.97% |
| Associates Degree | 1,045 | 10.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,136 | 11.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 613 | 6.12% |
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Bradley Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Bradley Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,417 | 7,763 | 1,436 |
| Hispanic | 871 | 534 | 43 |
| Black | 664 | 646 | 224 |
| Other Race | 227 | 124 | 7 |
| Asian | 72 | 66 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 18 | 3 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 77.78%.
Bradley Educational Attainment by Race
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$41,870
Average Earnings
$52,701
Average Male
$35,016
Average Female
Bradley Earnings by Educational Attainment
Bradley Language by Age
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Bradley Language
88.97% of Bradley residents speak only English, while 11.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.64% of the population.
Bradley Language
Bradley Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,314 | 1,117 | 9.07% |
| Hispanic | 1,853 | 279 | 15.06% |
| Black | 956 | 197 | 20.61% |
| Other | 511 | 15 | 2.94% |
| Multiple | 103 | 12 | 11.65% |
10.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.57%
Male Poverty Rate
10.46%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bradley
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bradley is Black, with 20.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bradley is Other, with 2.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.29%.
Bradley Poverty
Bradley Poverty Rate by Education
Bradley Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Bradley Married by Age and Sex
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Bradley Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Bradley Marital Status by Race
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Bradley Marital Status
Bradley Veterans by War
Bradley Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 753 | 7.23% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 5.19% |
| Black | 42 | 5.44% |
| Native American | 11 | 100.00% |
Bradley Veterans by Race
Bradley Veterans by Education
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1.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
Bradley Veterans by Education
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67.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Bradley Employment by Age
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Bradley Employment by Race
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Bradley Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.85%
Native Born
5.15%
Foreign Born
3.70%
Non Citizen
1.45%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.85% of Bradley residents were born in the United States, with 78.92% having been born in Illinois. 3.70% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Bradley Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,354 | 20 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 15,334 | 20 | 0.13% |
| 2019 | 15,314 | 20 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 15,294 | -50 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 15,344 | -86 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 15,430 | -110 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 15,540 | -85 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 15,625 | -115 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 15,740 | -100 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 15,840 | -72 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 15,912 | 23 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 15,889 | 3,105 | 2.20% |
| 2000 | 12,784 | 1,992 | 1.71% |
| 1990 | 10,792 | -223 | -0.20% |
| 1980 | 11,015 | 1,134 | 1.09% |
| 1970 | 9,881 | 1,799 | 2.03% |
| 1960 | 8,082 | 2,383 | 3.56% |
| 1950 | 5,699 | 2,010 | 4.45% |
| 1940 | 3,689 | 641 | 1.93% |
| 1930 | 3,048 | 0.00% |