Bradford, Arkansas

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Bradford, Arkansas
White County Arkansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Bradford Highlighted 0508260.svg
Location of Bradford in White County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 35°25′19″N91°27′19″W / 35.42194°N 91.45528°W / 35.42194; -91.45528
Country United States
State Arkansas
County White
Government
  MayorDennis Whitener [1]
Area
[2]
  Total
0.87 sq mi (2.24 km2)
  Land0.87 sq mi (2.24 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[3]
243 ft (74 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
678
  Estimate 
(2024)
681 Increase2.svg
  Density782.01/sq mi (302.05/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72020
Area code 501
FIPS code 05-08260
GNIS feature ID2403909 [3]

Bradford is a city in White County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 759 at the 2010 census.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880 68
1900 223
1910 38271.3%
1920 342−10.5%
1930 67597.4%
1940 6810.9%
1950 7205.7%
1960 7798.2%
1970 8266.0%
1980 95015.0%
1990 874−8.0%
2000 800−8.5%
2010 759−5.1%
2020 678−10.7%
2024 (est.)6810.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [4]

As of the census [5] of 2000, there were 800 people, 351 households, and 222 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,122.5 inhabitants per square mile (433.4/km2). There were 399 housing units at an average density of 559.8 per square mile (216.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.75% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.25% from other races, and 0.25% from two or more races. 1.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 351 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,381, and the median income for a family was $29,479. Males had a median income of $24,400 versus $18,214 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,953. About 8.4% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government

There are seven city council members. The mayor is Dennis Whitener. [1]

Education

Public education for early childhood, elementary and secondary students is primarily provided by the Bradford School District, which leads to graduation from Bradford High School.

References

  1. 1 2 "Bradford". Arkansas Municipal League. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  3. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bradford, Arkansas
  4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.