County · Tennessee
Bradley County, Tennessee
Bradley County, Tennessee. Bradley County had 115,465 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.3% since 2020, in line with Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 7 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 25 census tracts. GEOID 47011.
Bradley County is one of the 2 counties of the Cleveland, TN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
115,465
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 108,620 · ACS 2020-2024: 111,065
Median household income
$66,552
±$1,805 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$261,900
±$8,392 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,030
±$32 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Bradley County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 108,620 residents in Bradley County. The Census Bureau estimates 115,465 for July 1, 2025, up 6.3% since 2020, in line with Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 111,065 over 329 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bradley County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 111,065 | 7,066,383 | +5,316 |
| Households | 42,596±464 | 2,824,277 | +2,404 |
| Average household size | 2.54±0.03 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 45,949±58 | 3,143,670 | +2,213 |
Bradley County's population since 2000
From 87,965 in 2000 to 115,465 in 2025: up 31.3%. 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 7 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Cleveland with 51,172 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Cleveland | 47,356 | $58,559 |
|---|---|---|
| South Cleveland | 7,673 | $66,601 |
| Wildwood Lake | 3,286 | $62,722 |
| Hopewell | 2,087 | $87,842 |
| East Cleveland | 1,725 | $48,878 |
| Charleston | 664 | $72,763 |
| McDonaldGEOID 4744700 | 586 | $95,698 |
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 39.5 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 17.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.4%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bradley County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5±0.5 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.9%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.3%±0.1 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.4% | 7.4% | +2.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.2%±0.6 pts | 71.0% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.4 pts | 15.4% | −0.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.1 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| 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 | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9%±0.7 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.1%±0.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5%±0.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.8%±1.0 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.1%±1.0 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.7%±1.0 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.4%±1.7 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.1%±1.1 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 42,596 households earn less than $66,552 a year (±$1,805), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $63,173 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,379 after inflation. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bradley County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,552±$1,805 | $69,595 | +$3,379 |
| Mean household income | $85,706±$2,840 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,571±$1,011 | $39,437 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7%±1.2 pts | 13.8% | −3.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.3%±3.0 pts | 18.8% | −6.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7%±1.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2%±1.1 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 67.3% of Bradley County's occupied homes and renters 32.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $261,900 by its owner (±$8,392). The median renter pays $1,030 a month including utilities, and 36.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bradley County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $261,900±$8,392 | $286,700 | +$63,758 |
| Median gross rent | $1,030±$32 | $1,189 | +$74 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.2%±4.2 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,459±$62 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.3%±1.8 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 45,949±58 | 3,143,670 | +2,213 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2%±1.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.4%±1.7 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.8%±1.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.7%±1.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 788 new housing units across Bradley County in 2025 (694 single-family), 6.8 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?
79.0% of Bradley County's workers drive alone and 9.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Bradley County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.7%±1.3 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6%±1.1 pts | 4.7% | +1.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.0%±1.8 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4%±1.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.1%±1.1 pts | 12.9% | +5.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min±0.9 | 25.7 min | +2.1 min |
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 25 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $25,081 (Tract 104) to $108,940 (Tract 111.01).
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 Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 13th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 42nd of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th of 95 |
| Median household income | 22nd of 95 |
| Median home value | 22nd of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 19th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 72nd of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20th of 95 |
| Median age | 74th of 95 |
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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