County · Arkansas
Bradley County, Arkansas
Bradley County, Arkansas. Bradley County had 9,828 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.9% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 05011.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,828
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,545 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,208
Median household income
$41,476
±$7,612 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$94,800
±$16,147 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$689
±$67 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Bradley County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,545 residents in Bradley County. The Census Bureau estimates 9,828 for July 1, 2025, down 6.9% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,208 over 649 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bradley County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,208 | 3,049,391 | −666 |
| Households | 3,752±164 | 1,205,987 | −667 |
| Average household size | 2.67±0.12 | 2.46 | +0.25 |
| Housing units | 5,060±29 | 1,394,673 | −764 |
Bradley County's population since 2000
From 12,600 in 2000 to 9,828 in 2025: down 22.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Bradley County?
Bradley County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Warren with 5,146 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Warren | 5,453 | $36,788 |
|---|---|---|
| HermitageGEOID 0531540 | 525 | $23,047 |
| BanksGEOID 0503430 | 87 | $56,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bradley County?
The median resident of Bradley County is 39.0 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 25.9%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bradley County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0±2.6 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.5%±0.2 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0%±0.4 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.9% | 9.0% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.9%±0.2 pts | 67.4% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.9%±1.8 pts | 14.6% | −2.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±1.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9%±2.0 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.9%±1.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5%±2.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 23.1%±3.1 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.5%±2.9 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.3%±2.5 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.3%±3.4 pts | 25.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2%±2.2 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bradley County earn?
Half of Bradley County's 3,752 households earn less than $41,476 a year (±$7,612), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,146 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $11,670 after inflation. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bradley County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,476±$7,612 | $60,773 | −$11,670 |
| Mean household income | $62,979±$8,210 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,130±$3,011 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.9%±3.0 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.1%±6.4 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.5%±4.7 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.7%±4.8 pts | 86.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bradley County?
Owners occupy 66.0% of Bradley County's occupied homes and renters 34.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $94,800 by its owner (±$16,147). The median renter pays $689 a month including utilities, and 41.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bradley County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $94,800±$16,147 | $188,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $689±$67 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.7%±10.4 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,073±$73 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.0%±3.9 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,060±29 | 1,394,673 | −764 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±1.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 16.5%±6.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.3%±4.0 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.5%±3.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.5%±2.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bradley County building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units across Bradley County in 2025 (1 single-family), 0.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bradley County get to work?
89.4% of Bradley County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Bradley County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.5%±4.4 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6%±3.0 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 89.4%±2.7 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.2%±1.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±1.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.3%±1.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.4 min±2.7 | 22.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Bradley County's census tracts?
Bradley County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $26,563 (Tract 9503) to $58,125 (Tract 9502).
| Tract 950105011950100 | 2,903±382 | $58,813 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950205011950200 | 1,770±292 | $58,125 |
| Tract 950305011950300 | 1,916±345 | $26,563 |
| Tract 950405011950400 | 1,663±315 | $43,201 |
| Tract 950505011950500 | 1,956±284 | $42,356 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bradley County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 59th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 66th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 60th of 75 |
| Median household income | 69th of 75 |
| Median home value | 65th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 57th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 29th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th of 75 |
| Median age | 57th of 75 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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