Bradford, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bradford, Ohio
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Village
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Miami Street downtown
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Location in Darke County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Miami, Darke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,796 |
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1,797 |
| • Density | 2,153.48/sq mi (831.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45308
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-08084 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398161 |
| Website | http://www.bradfordoh.com/ |
Bradford is a small village located in the state of Ohio, USA. It is unique because it sits across two different counties: Darke County and Miami County.
In 2020, about 1,796 people called Bradford home. The part of Bradford in Miami County is considered part of the larger Dayton area. The Darke County part is closer to Greenville.
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History of Bradford
Bradford was first planned out in 1865. It officially became a village in 1871. The village got its name from Tom Bradford, who worked for the railroad.
When it was first counted in 1870, only 243 people lived there. But by 1890, the population had grown a lot, to 1,338 residents! This growth happened because of its important location on the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad.
This railroad line was very busy. Trains coming from Pittsburgh would split in Bradford. One part went to Chicago, and the other went to East St. Louis. Trains would stop in Bradford to get supplies and change crews. Many railroad workers decided to live in Bradford because it was so convenient.
Where is Bradford Located?
Bradford is located at 40°7′40″N 84°25′48″W / 40.12778°N 84.43000°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.88 square miles (2.28 km2) of land and water. Most of this area, about 0.86 square miles (2.23 km2), is land. Only a small part, 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), is water.
The County Line in Bradford
A main road in Bradford, Ohio State Route 721, is also called Miami Avenue. This road runs north and south through the village. It also marks the exact line between Darke County and Miami County. Darke County is on the west side of the road, and Miami County is on the east.
The part of Bradford in Darke County is in Adams Township. The Miami County part is in Newberry Township. Bradford is about 12 miles from Troy, which is the main city in Miami County. It is also about 8 miles east of Greenville, the main city in Darke County.
People Living in Bradford
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 409 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,373 | 235.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,338 | −2.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,254 | −6.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,844 | 47.0% | |
| 1920 | 2,356 | 27.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,732 | −26.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,775 | 2.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,055 | 15.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,148 | 4.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,163 | 0.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,166 | 0.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,005 | −7.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,859 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,842 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,796 | −2.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,797 | −2.4% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 1,842 people living in Bradford. There were 676 households, which are groups of people living together. About 502 of these were families.
The village had about 2,141.9 inhabitants per square mile (827.0/km2) people per square mile. Most people living in Bradford (98.9%) were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian.
About 41% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (55.8%) were married couples. The average household had 2.72 people. The average family had 3.14 people.
The average age of people in Bradford was 35.6 years old. About 28.5% of residents were under 18. About 13.7% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (52.2%) than males (47.8%).
Education in Bradford
Students in Bradford attend schools that are part of the Bradford Exempted Village School District.
Famous People from Bradford
- John Scalzi, a well-known author.
- Allen Sothoron, a baseball player and manager.
- William Warner "Jiggs" Ullery, a professional football player and coach.
See also
In Spanish: Bradford (Ohio) para niños
