Bradford, Franklin County, Iowa facts for kids
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Bradford, Iowa
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Census-designated place
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Location of Bradford, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 84 |
| • Density | 90.42/sq mi (34.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-08020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 454797 |
Bradford is a small community in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Bradford is also a census-designated place. This is a special area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for counting people. In 2020, 84 people lived in Bradford.
The community of Bradford was officially planned and mapped out in 1906. Its population was 100 people in 1940.
Population Changes in Bradford
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 99 | — | |
| 2020 | 84 | −15.2% | |
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Counting People in 2020
The census helps us understand how many people live in an area. In 2020, there were 84 people living in Bradford. These people lived in 32 different homes.
The area had about 90 people per square mile. There were 53 housing units in total. Most people living in Bradford were White. A very small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Homes and Families
Out of the 32 homes, some had children under 18 living there. About one-third of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother or a father.
Many homes were made up of individuals living alone. About one-third of these individuals were 65 years old or older.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Bradford was 46 years old.
- About 15% of residents were under 20 years old.
- A small group (2.4%) was between 20 and 24 years old.
- Almost 29% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Another 25% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 29% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in Bradford than females. About 74% of the population was male, and 26% was female.
