Bradford, IL Demographics

A map of Bradford's Population by Race

Bradford, Illinois has an estimated population of 772, a large increase from the 676 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.2% White, 6.5% Multiracial, 2.8% Hispanic, 2.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bradford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bradford has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bradford, that probability was 10.3% in 2020 and 21.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bradford is ranked the 776th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bradford was ranked the 810th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bradford's White Population

681 residents of Bradford, or 88.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bradford is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Bradford ranks 229th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bradford's White population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Bradford's population has decreased from 94.7% to 88.2%.

Bradford is more White than neighboring Neponset (85.9% White). Bradford is less White than neighboring Buda (88.4% White), Wyoming (90.5% White), Tiskilwa (88.3% White), and Sheffield (91% White).

Bradford's Black Population

19 residents of Bradford, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bradford is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Bradford ranks 984th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bradford's Black population has grown by an estimated 850.0%. Black residents' share of Bradford's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.5%.

Bradford is more Black than neighboring Buda (0.8% Black), Wyoming (0.8% Black), Neponset (0% Black), Tiskilwa (0% Black), and Sheffield (1.6% Black).

Bradford's Asian Population

0 residents of Bradford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bradford is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Bradford ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bradford's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Bradford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bradford is less Asian than neighboring Buda (1.5% Asian), Wyoming (2.9% Asian), Neponset (2.5% Asian), Tiskilwa (3.5% Asian), and Sheffield (0.2% Asian).

Bradford's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Bradford, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bradford is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Bradford ranks 938th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bradford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Bradford's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.8%.

Bradford is more Hispanic than neighboring Buda (2.5% Hispanic), and Sheffield (2.2% Hispanic). Bradford is less Hispanic than neighboring Wyoming (3.5% Hispanic), Neponset (9.6% Hispanic), and Tiskilwa (5.2% Hispanic).

Bradford's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bradford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bradford is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Bradford ranks 628th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bradford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bradford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bradford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Neponset (0.7% Native American/Other), and Sheffield (0.1% Native American/Other).

Bradford's Multiracial Population

50 residents of Bradford, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bradford is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Bradford ranks 1112th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bradford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 194.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Bradford's population has increased from 2.5% to 6.5%.

Bradford is more Multiracial than neighboring Wyoming (2.3% Multiracial), Neponset (1.3% Multiracial), Tiskilwa (3.1% Multiracial), and Sheffield (4.9% Multiracial). Bradford is less Multiracial than neighboring Buda (6.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.