Bradford, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bradford, Arkansas
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Location of Bradford in White County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | White |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 678 |
| • Density | 782.01/sq mi (302.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72020
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-08260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403909 |
Bradford is a small city located in White County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 678 people lived there. It is known for its quiet, community feel.
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Where is Bradford?
Bradford is located in the state of Arkansas. The city covers a total area of about 0.87 square miles (2.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Bradford?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 68 | — | |
| 1900 | 223 | — | |
| 1910 | 382 | 71.3% | |
| 1920 | 342 | −10.5% | |
| 1930 | 675 | 97.4% | |
| 1940 | 681 | 0.9% | |
| 1950 | 720 | 5.7% | |
| 1960 | 779 | 8.2% | |
| 1970 | 826 | 6.0% | |
| 1980 | 950 | 15.0% | |
| 1990 | 874 | −8.0% | |
| 2000 | 800 | −8.5% | |
| 2010 | 759 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 678 | −10.7% | |
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The number of people living in Bradford has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 800 people living in the city. Most people in Bradford are White. A small number of people are Native American or from other backgrounds. Some people are also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were 351 households in Bradford. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, usually a mother, living with their children. About one-third of all households were people living alone.
Different Age Groups
The people in Bradford come from all age groups. In 2000, about 23.5% of the population was under 18 years old. This means almost a quarter of the city's residents were kids and teenagers. About 20.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Bradford was 39 years.
Money and Jobs
In 2000, the average income for a household in Bradford was about $22,381 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $29,479 per year. Some families and individuals in Bradford lived below the poverty line. This means their income was lower than what is needed to meet basic needs.
Learning in Bradford
Kids in Bradford go to public schools run by the Bradford School District. Students can attend schools from early childhood all the way up to Bradford High School, where they graduate.
See also
In Spanish: Bradford (Arkansas) para niños
