Bradford is a town located in Gibson County Tennessee. Bradford has a 2024 population of 988. Bradford is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -1.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,000 in 2020.
The average household income in Bradford is $46,700 with a poverty rate of 25.35%. The median age in Bradford is 45.9 years: 43.7 years for males, and 48.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bradford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 976 | 86.22% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 7.6% |
| Two or more races | 69 | 6.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 457 | 2.48 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Non Family | 188 | 1.22 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Married | 168 | 3.27 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Female | 57 | 3.75 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Male | 44 | 3.14 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
67.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59 | 7.13% |
| Associates Degree | 38 | 4.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 6.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 5.8% |
| High School Graduate | 355 | 42.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 4.84% |
| Some College | 232 | 28.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 726 | 637 | 83 |
| Black | 86 | 80 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 93.02%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 23.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $24,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,938 | $0 | $55,547 |
| High School Graduate | $31,094 | $32,763 | $24,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,929 | $0 | $19,286 |
| Overall | $29,637 | $34,145 | $24,737 |
| Some College | $25,000 | $0 | $24,460 |
$29,637
Average Earnings
$34,145
Average Male
$24,737
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.98% of Bradford residents speak only English, while 3.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 967 | 218 | 22.54% |
| Black | 86 | 43 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 25 | 89.29% |
| Multiple | 69 | 16 | 23.19% |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 100% |
25.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.68%
Male Poverty Rate
22.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bradford is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bradford is White, with 22.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.46% |
| High School | 28.45% |
| Some College | 15.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.67% |
| Male Employed | 17.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.76% |
| Female Employed | 2.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,979 | $60,180 |
| Households | $37,250 | $46,700 |
| Married Families | $47,381 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,051 | $26,797 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
44
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 18 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 5.02% |
| Black | 5 | 5.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.89%
Born in Bradford
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Bradford residents were born in the United States, with 84.89% having been born in Tennessee. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 973 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 976 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 979 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 982 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 985 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 988 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 991 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 994 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 995 | -5 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 1,000 | 20 | 2.04% |
| 2019 | 980 | -6 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 986 | -7 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 993 | -5 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 998 | -7 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 1,005 | -9 | -0.89% |
| 2014 | 1,014 | -10 | -0.98% |
| 2013 | 1,024 | -9 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 1,033 | -13 | -1.24% |
| 2011 | 1,046 | -4 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 1,050 | 0 | 0% |