Bradley, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bradley, California
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Location in Monterey County and the state of California
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 Bradley, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Monterey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 69 |
| • Density | 802.33/sq mi (309.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93426
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| Area code(s) | 805 |
| FIPS code | 06-07974 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1660370, 2407899 |
Bradley is a very small community in Monterey County, California. It's located right by the Salinas River. In 2020, only 69 people lived there, making it a tiny place! Bradley is about 14 miles south of San Ardo and 20 miles north of Paso Robles. It sits at an elevation of 548 feet (about 167 meters) above sea level.
History of Bradley
When Was Bradley Founded?
Bradley has a cool history! In 1886, a train line called the Southern Pacific Railroad reached the area. That same year, a post office was opened for the community.
Who Was Bradley Named After?
The community was named after Bradley V. Sargent. He was the person who owned the land where the new railway station was built.
Geography of Bradley
Where is Bradley Located?
Bradley is located in the southern part of Monterey County, California. You can find it at these coordinates: 35°51′48″N 120°48′03″W / 35.86333°N 120.80083°W.
How to Get to Bradley
It's easy to reach Bradley from U.S. Route 101, a major highway. Exit 252 on this highway leads right to the community. Highway 101 can take you northwest about 79 miles to Salinas, which is the main city of Monterey County. If you head south on Highway 101, you'll reach San Luis Obispo about 48 miles away.
How Big is Bradley?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community of Bradley covers a very small area. It's only about 0.1 square miles (0.22 square kilometers) in total, and all of it is land.
What's the Weather Like in Bradley?
Bradley has a type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means that the summers are usually warm and dry. The average monthly temperatures during summer are not below 71.6 °F (22 °C).
Population and People
How Many People Live in Bradley?
The number of people living in Bradley has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 120 people.
- In 2010, the population went down to 93 people.
- By 2020, it decreased further to 69 people.
Who Lives in Bradley? (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 93 people living in Bradley. Most of the people (91.4%) were White. There were also some Native American residents (2.2%) and people from other backgrounds. About 11.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 37 households in Bradley. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- 14 households (37.8%) had children under 18.
- Most households (56.8%) were married couples.
- The average household had about 2.51 people.
- The average family size was 2.85 people.
Age Groups in Bradley (2010 Census)
The people in Bradley in 2010 were of different ages:
- 23.7% were under 18 years old.
- 25.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 35.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 9.7% were 65 years or older.
The median age (the middle age of all residents) was 39.8 years.
Homes in Bradley (2010 Census)
There were 40 housing units in Bradley in 2010.
- 16 homes (43.2%) were owned by the people living in them.
- 21 homes (56.8%) were rented.
This means more people rented their homes than owned them in Bradley at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Bradley (California) para niños
