Bradley County, Arkansas

AR · FIPS 05011 Republican

Located in Arkansas, Bradley County has a population of 10,208 residents and a median age of 39.0 years, making it the #2,468 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 19.9%. The median home value is $94,800, and the median household income is $41,476, which is 45% below the national median.

10,208
Population
#2,468 of 3,222
$41,476
Median Income
-44.8% #3,050 of 3,222
39.0 years
Median Age
+0.3% #2,376 of 3,222
19.9%
Poverty Rate
+57.6% #2,660 of 3,222

Demographics

Bradley County has a population of 10,208, making it the #2,468 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.1%
Native Born
5.9%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Bradley County is $41,476, ranking #3,050 out of 3,222 counties — 44.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.9% and unemployment stands at 6.6%.

Income#3,050
$41,476
-44.8%
vs nation
5th percentile
Per Capita#2,793
$27,130
-34.2%
vs nation
13th percentile
Poverty#2,660
19.9%
+57.6%
vs nation
17th percentile
Unemployment#2,718
6.6%
+24.9%
vs nation
16th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Bradley County is $94,800 (-66.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $689/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.0%.

Home Value#3,055
$94,800
-66.4%
vs nation
5th percentile
Rent#2,786
$689
-40.8%
vs nation
13th percentile
Homeownership#2,668
66.0%
+2.4%
vs nation
17th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Bradley County, 15.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 54.6% below the national average, ranking #2,766 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.3% −54.6% vs nation
Rank #2,766 of 3,222
14th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Bradley County is 71.5 years. 28.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 12.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#2,607
71.5
-4.8%
vs nation
15th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#3,006
28.3%
+44.7%
vs nation
4th percentile
Diabetes#2,956
14.9%
+33.8%
vs nation
6th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,990
43.8%
+17.4%
vs nation
5th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,883
6.5
+15.4%
vs nation
8th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,946
5.5
+24.5%
vs nation
6th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,162
12.2%
+16.4%
vs nation
31th percentile
Physical Inactivity#2,999
35.6%
+34.9%
vs nation
5th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,693
18.2%
+26.3%
vs nation
14th percentile

Substance Use

22.3% of adults in Bradley County smoke , 41.5% are obese , and 16.2% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#2,734
22.3%
+24.2%
vs nation
13th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,495
41.5%
+9.5%
vs nation
21th percentile
Excessive Drinking#410
16.2%
-18.3%
vs nation
87th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Bradley County is 13.4 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 21.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 30.8 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#1,318
13.4
+67.4%
vs nation
14th percentile
Suicide Rate#1,750
21.4
+8.6%
vs nation
32th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,905
22.7
+27.1%
vs nation
23th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,440
30.8
+52.0%
vs nation
14th percentile

Families & Children

28.7% of children in Bradley County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 34.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#2,579
34.1
+56.4%
vs nation
14th percentile
Child Poverty#2,772
28.7%
+51.1%
vs nation
12th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Bradley County is 47.6%. The mean commute time is 25.8 min, which is 6.5% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
47.6% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
25.8 min −6.5% vs nation
Rank #1,749 of 3,222
46th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Bradley County voted Republican with a margin of 39.1%. The vote was 29.9% Dem / 69% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 8.4 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +39.1%
29.9% 69%
Dem 3,209 votes Rep
2020 REP +30.7%
33.2% 63.9%
Dem 3,654 votes Rep
2016 REP +23.4%
36.4% 59.8%
Dem 3,617 votes Rep
2012 REP +18.5%
39.8% 58.3%
Dem 3,634 votes Rep
2008 REP +14.4%
41.6% 56%
Dem 4,041 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Bradley County, Arkansas

Bradley County, Arkansas has a total population of 10,208, making it the 2,468th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bradley County is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Bradley County is $41,476, which ranks #3,050 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6%.

The median home value in Bradley County is $94,800, 66.4% below the national median. Renters in Bradley County pay a median gross rent of $689 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Bradley County, 15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.8 min.

Bradley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (25.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.9%).

All data for Bradley County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.