Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bradford, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

772

Median Agei

46.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.2%681

Two or More

6.5%50

Hispanic/Latino

2.8%22

Black

2.5%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.3%45

High School Diploma

32.8%177

Some College (<1 yr)

10.8%58

Some College (1+ yr)

17.4%94

Associate's Degree

7.8%42

Bachelor's Degree

15.2%82

Master's Degree

1.5%8

HS or Higher

93.9%

BA or Higher

16.7%

Graduate+

1.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$80,700

Median Renti

$809

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.8%252

Renter-Occupied

19.2%60

Total Units

341

Homeownership

80.8%

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.5%39

$50K–$100K

56.3%142

$100K–$150K

21%53

$150K–$200K

5.2%13

$200K–$300K

1.6%4

$300K–$500K

0.4%1

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

1990–1999

2.1%7

1980–1989

5%17

1970–1979

12.3%42

1960–1969

12.3%42

1950–1959

10%34

1940–1949

11.1%38

1939 or earlier

47.2%161

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.4%254

Electricity

17%53

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,292

Mean Household Incomei

$69,324

Per Capita Incomei

$28,449

Poverty Ratei

21.2%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

332

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%7

$10K–$15K

3.2%10

$15K–$20K

6.4%20

$20K–$25K

3.5%11

$25K–$30K

1.9%6

$30K–$35K

5.1%16

$35K–$40K

5.8%18

$40K–$45K

6.1%19

$45K–$50K

5.1%16

$50K–$60K

14.7%46

$60K–$75K

8.7%27

$75K–$100K

16%50

$100K–$125K

5.4%17

$125K–$150K

8.3%26

$150K–$200K

5.1%16

$200K+

2.2%7

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

316

Avg. Commutei

28.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

323

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

53(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured