Demographic Profile

Bradley County

TSAC-CFD-05011

Snapshot

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Total Population
10461
CAGR (2011-2025)
-0.88 %
Median Age
40.2 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
18.5 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
10461
Sex Ratio
93.6 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-1.3 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.88 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

Bradley County, AR, is experiencing a decline in population, with a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.88% and a one-year growth rate of -1.3%. The median age is relatively high at 40.2 years, indicating an aging population, with 18.5% over 65 years old. The county's age dependency ratio of 75.4 is notably higher than the state average of 67.5, suggesting a greater burden on the working-age population. Compared to neighboring counties like Pulaski and Benton, which show positive growth rates, Bradley County's demographic trends highlight challenges in retaining younger residents and attracting new ones.

Dependency Rate
75.4 %
Median Age
40.2 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
18.5 %
Active Aging Index
87 %
Old Dependency Rate
32.5 %
Young Dependency Rate
43 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
3587
Married-couple Household
1483
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-2.53 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-3.21 %
Average Household Size
2.86 p
Average Family Size
3.97 p
Household with Children (%)
26.8 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
35.5 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
30.1 %
Now Married
45 %
Widowed
8.5 %
Divorced
16.4 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
94.6 %
Two or More Races
5.4 %
Non-White
39.1 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
16 %
White
6370
Black
2722
Asian
6
Native American
488
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
6370
Native US Citizen (%)
39.1 %
Born in Arkansas (%)
75.1 %
Born in Other State (%)
17.6 %
Foreign Born (%)
7.1 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
22.4 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
11.5 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
73.4 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
16.7 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
9.9 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
62
Number of Adherents
8153
Adherents (% of Total Population)
77.9 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
75.8 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
891
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
12.5 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 42240
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 40212
Median Income College Grads
$ 41961
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 59706
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
36.4 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
14.5 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 43688
Household Income (Median)
$ 57798
Per Capita Income
$ 23830
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
26.5 %
Gini Index
0.4717*
Poverty Rate
15.2 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov