Snapshot
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Total Population
10,461
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
10,461
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
3,587
Married-couple Household
1,483
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
6,370
Black
2,722
Asian
6
Native American
488
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov
Place of Birth
Native US Citizen
6,370
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
8,153
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+)
$ 42,240
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 40,212
Median Income College Grads
$ 41,961
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 59,706
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)
$ 43,688
Household Income (Median)
$ 57,798
Per Capita Income
$ 23,830
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