County · Pennsylvania
Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Bradford County had 59,600 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. It holds 55 places (14 cities, villages and boroughs, 37 towns and townships and 4 census-designated) and 15 census tracts. GEOID 42015.
Bradford County is the county of the Sayre, PA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
59,600
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 59,967 · ACS 2020-2024: 59,858
Median household income
$63,675
±$2,517 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$187,500
±$6,366 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$901
±$29 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Bradford County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 59,967 residents in Bradford County. The Census Bureau estimates 59,600 for July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 59,858 over 1,147 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bradford County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 59,858 | 13,018,639 | −1,105 |
| Households | 24,610±272 | 5,274,853 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.03 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 29,486±66 | 5,806,452 | −1,174 |
Bradford County's population since 2000
From 62,761 in 2000 to 59,600 in 2025: down 5.0%. 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 Bradford County?
Bradford County holds 55 places: 14 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 37 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Sayre with 5,328 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 Bradford County?
The median resident of Bradford County is 43.6 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 22.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.3%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bradford County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6±0.2 | 40.9 | −0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.4%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 8.7% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.1%±0.3 pts | 73.0% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 10.3% | +0.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | −0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5%±0.4 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±0.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.4%±1.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7%±0.8 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.7%±0.9 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.6%±1.3 pts | 35.2% | +1.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2%±0.9 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Bradford County earn?
Half of Bradford County's 24,610 households earn less than $63,675 a year (±$2,517), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $64,437 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bradford County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,675±$2,517 | $77,971 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,904±$2,631 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,860±$1,016 | $44,355 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.6%±1.2 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.8%±2.4 pts | 15.6% | −5.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.5%±1.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.4%±1.2 pts | 89.7% | – |
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 Bradford County?
Owners occupy 72.2% of Bradford County's occupied homes and renters 27.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $187,500 by its owner (±$6,366). The median renter pays $901 a month including utilities, and 30.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bradford County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $187,500±$6,366 | $254,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $901±$29 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.8%±3.6 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,375±$37 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.2%±1.7 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 29,486±66 | 5,806,452 | −1,174 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6%±1.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.9%±1.5 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.6%±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.5%±1.5 pts | 25.0% | – |
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 Bradford County building?
Builders took permits for 62 new housing units across Bradford County in 2025 (62 single-family), 1.0 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 Bradford County get to work?
79.1% of Bradford County's workers drive alone and 7.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | Bradford County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.9%±1.1 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3%±1.0 pts | 5.3% | +1.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.1%±1.7 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8%±1.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.8%±0.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.0%±1.0 pts | 15.6% | +1.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min±0.7 | 26.3 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 Bradford County's census tracts?
Bradford County is divided into 15 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $50,801 (Tract 9503) to $91,681 (Tract 9505.02).
| Tract 950142015950100 | 4,237±307 | $80,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950242015950200 | 4,885±328 | $70,859 |
| Tract 950342015950300 | 5,431±16 | $50,801 |
| Tract 950442015950400 | 3,243±25 | $53,000 |
| Tract 9505.0142015950501 | 2,864±365 | $56,659 |
| Tract 9505.0242015950502 | 3,366±331 | $91,681 |
| Tract 950642015950600 | 4,139±439 | $64,207 |
| Tract 950742015950700 | 4,321±304 | $62,676 |
| Tract 950842015950800 | 3,821±372 | $70,921 |
| Tract 950942015950900 | 5,171±356 | $55,401 |
| Tract 951042015951000 | 2,791±17 | $60,888 |
| Tract 951142015951100 | 2,959±270 | $82,727 |
| Tract 951242015951200 | 4,845±294 | $63,966 |
| Tract 951342015951300 | 3,986±238 | $71,016 |
| Tract 951442015951400 | 3,799±339 | $53,145 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bradford County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 42nd of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 35th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 54th of 67 |
| Median household income | 44th of 67 |
| Median home value | 38th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 34th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 25th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45th of 67 |
| Median age | 36th of 67 |
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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bradford County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.