Bradley, West Virginia facts for kids
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Bradley, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP) (CDP)
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Location of Bradley, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km2) |
| • Land | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,192 ft (668 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,928 |
| • Density | 459/sq mi (175.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25818
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-09676 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389229 |
Bradley is a small community in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village. Bradley got its name from General Omar Bradley. He was a very important military leader during World War II in North Africa and Europe. In 2020, about 1,928 people lived in Bradley.
Geography of Bradley
Bradley is located in the state of West Virginia. It covers an area of about 5.6 square miles (14.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
People of Bradley
The number of people living in Bradley has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 2,371 people.
- In 2010, the population was 2,040.
- By 2020, it was 1,928 people.
Most people living in Bradley are White. A smaller number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identify with two or more races.
In 2000, there were 873 households in Bradley. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 31.6% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.42 people.
The people in Bradley are of different ages.
- About 21.4% were under 18 years old.
- About 16.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, about 29.8%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 10.5% of the population was 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Bradley was 33 years old.
