Bradford is a village located in Stark County Illinois. Bradford has a 2024 population of 649. Bradford is currently declining at a rate of -1.07% annually and its population has decreased by -4.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 677 in 2020.
The average household income in Bradford is $63,056 with a poverty rate of 14.57%. The median age in Bradford is 47.3 years: 53.3 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bradford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 720 | 94.24% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 2.23% |
| Other race | 15 | 1.96% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 340 | 2.18 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Non Family | 152 | 1.22 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Married | 133 | 2.8 | 85 | 15 |
| Female | 47 | 3.36 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Male | 8 | 3.13 | 75 | 25 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
71.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 5.9% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 8.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 67 | 12.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 2.4% |
| High School Graduate | 233 | 42.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 4.61% |
| Some College | 127 | 23.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 490 | 444 | 79 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 17 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 1 |
| Other Race | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,063 | $77,500 | $43,021 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,938 | $37,188 | $24,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,375 | $35,469 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,554 | $42,938 | $38,750 |
| Some College | $42,125 | $53,750 | $40,000 |
$39,554
Average Earnings
$42,938
Average Male
$38,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.61% of Bradford residents speak only English, while 3.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 679 | 77 | 11.34% |
| Multiple | 17 | 15 | 88.24% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 11 | 33.33% |
| Black | 12 | 5 | 41.67% |
| Other | 15 | 4 | 26.67% |
14.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.54%
Male Poverty Rate
15.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bradford is Multiple, with 88.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bradford is White, with 11.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.05% |
| Some College | 20.93% |
| High School | 10.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Female Employed | 7.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,000 | $79,098 |
| Households | $50,313 | $63,056 |
| Married Families | $89,271 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,167 | $40,819 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.9%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
55
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 6.74% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 94.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
38.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
78.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.52%
Born in Bradford
97.91%
Native Born
2.09%
Foreign Born
1.18%
Non Citizen
0.92%
Naturalized
97.91% of Bradford residents were born in the United States, with 86.52% having been born in Illinois. 1.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 614 | -7 | -1.13% |
| 2028 | 621 | -7 | -1.11% |
| 2027 | 628 | -7 | -1.1% |
| 2026 | 635 | -7 | -1.09% |
| 2025 | 642 | -7 | -1.08% |
| 2024 | 649 | -7 | -1.07% |
| 2023 | 656 | -11 | -1.65% |
| 2022 | 667 | 4 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 663 | -14 | -2.07% |
| 2020 | 677 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2019 | 676 | -13 | -1.89% |
| 2018 | 689 | -7 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 696 | -9 | -1.28% |
| 2016 | 705 | 3 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 702 | -14 | -1.96% |
| 2014 | 716 | -12 | -1.65% |
| 2013 | 728 | -6 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 734 | -12 | -1.61% |
| 2011 | 746 | -17 | -2.23% |
| 2010 | 763 | 0 | 0% |