Bradley, IL Demographics

A map of Bradley's Population by Race

Bradley, Illinois has an estimated population of 15,325, a less than 1% change from the 15,419 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.9% White, 11.5% Hispanic, 6.9% Black, 3.9% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bradley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bradley has become less 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 Bradley, that probability was 43.3% in 2020 and 39.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bradley is ranked the 161st 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). Bradley was ranked the 159th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bradley's White Population

11,778 residents of Bradley, or 76.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bradley is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Bradley ranks 1202nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bradley's White population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Bradley's population has increased from 73.9% to 76.9%.

Bradley is more White than neighboring Bourbonnais (73.5% White), Kankakee (31.3% White), Aroma Park (74.8% White), and Sun River Terrace (6.9% White). Bradley is less White than neighboring Manteno (88.9% White).

Bradley's Black Population

1,063 residents of Bradley, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bradley is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Bradley ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bradley's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.3%. Black residents' share of Bradley's population has decreased from 9.4% to 6.9%.

Bradley is more Black than neighboring Manteno (3.4% Black), and Aroma Park (0.6% Black). Bradley is less Black than neighboring Bourbonnais (9.3% Black), Kankakee (39.8% Black), and Sun River Terrace (85.4% Black).

Bradley's Asian Population

46 residents of Bradley, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bradley is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Bradley ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bradley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 79.9%. Asian residents' share of Bradley's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.3%.

Bradley is more Asian than neighboring Manteno (0.1% Asian), Aroma Park (0% Asian), and Sun River Terrace (0% Asian). Bradley is less Asian than neighboring Bourbonnais (3.7% Asian), and Kankakee (0.9% Asian).

Bradley's Hispanic Population

1,770 residents of Bradley, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bradley is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Bradley ranks 254th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bradley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Bradley's population has increased from 10.1% to 11.5%.

Bradley is more Hispanic than neighboring Bourbonnais (7.5% Hispanic), Manteno (4.8% Hispanic), and Sun River Terrace (6.4% Hispanic). Bradley is less Hispanic than neighboring Kankakee (24.5% Hispanic), and Aroma Park (17.6% Hispanic).

Bradley's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Bradley, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bradley is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Bradley ranks 596th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bradley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bradley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Bradley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kankakee (0.1% Native American/Other), Manteno (0.3% Native American/Other), and Aroma Park (0% Native American/Other). Bradley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sun River Terrace (1.3% Native American/Other).

Bradley's Multiracial Population

603 residents of Bradley, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bradley is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Bradley ranks 318th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bradley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Bradley's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.9%.

Bradley is more Multiracial than neighboring Kankakee (3.4% Multiracial), Manteno (2.5% Multiracial), and Sun River Terrace (0% Multiracial). Bradley is less Multiracial than neighboring Bourbonnais (5.6% Multiracial), and Aroma Park (7% 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.