Bradley County, TN

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2021 Population
107,845
0.861% 1-year growth
US Senator
Marsha Blackburn
Republican Party
US Senator
Bill Hagerty
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
39.8
0.252% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
14.2%
8.73% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$55,426
6.85% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$179,700
7.09% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
50,347
0.763% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bradley County, TN had a population of 108k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $55,426. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bradley County, TN grew from 106,924 to 107,845, a 0.861% increase and its median household income grew from $51,872 to $55,426, a 6.85% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bradley County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.63%), White (Hispanic) (3.16%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.81%).

None of the households in Bradley County, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Bradley County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bradley County, TN are Cleveland State Community College (219879) (1,127 degrees awarded in 2021), Lee University (220613) (1,044 degrees), and Pentecostal Theological Seminary (83 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Bradley County, TN was $179,700, and the homeownership rate was 67%.

Most people in Bradley County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Bradley County, TN was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Bradley County, TN is home to a population of 108k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.39% of Bradley County, TN residents were born outside of the country (5.81k people).

In 2021, there were 18.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (91k people) in Bradley County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.41k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.8%
2021 Citizenship
96.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of Bradley County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bradley County, TN was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bradley County, TN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    91k ± 440
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    5k ± 304
  3. White (Hispanic)
    3.41k ± 562
6.65%
Hispanic Population
7.17k people

In 2021, there were 18.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (91k people) in Bradley County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.41k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.65% of the people in Bradley County, TN are hispanic (7.17k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bradley County, TN as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    86,142 ± 7,160 people
  2. India
    24,764 ± 3,857 people
  3. Guatemala
    18,995 ± 3,379 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 86,142 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 24,764 and Guatemala with 18,995.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.39%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
5.81k people
5.29%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
5.65k people

As of 2021, 5.39% of Bradley County, TN residents (5.81k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bradley County, TN was 5.29%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,263 ± 370
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,422 ± 457
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,213 ± 494

Bradley County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.59 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Bradley County, TN employs 50.3k people. The largest industries in Bradley County, TN are Manufacturing (9,961 people), Retail Trade (6,001 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,950 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($61,667), Public Administration ($49,609), and Manufacturing ($44,597).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,162. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

50.3k
2021 Value
± 1,953
0.763%
1 Year growth
± 5.37%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bradley County, TN grew at a rate of 0.763%, from 50k employees to 50.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bradley County, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,794 people), Production Occupations (5,640 people), and Management Occupations (4,581 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bradley County, TN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

50.3k
2021 Value
± 1,953
0.763%
1 Year growth
± 5.37%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bradley County, TN grew at a rate of 0.763%, from 50k employees to 50.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bradley County, TN, are Manufacturing (9,961 people), Retail Trade (6,001 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,950 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bradley County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Bradley County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$43,268
Median earning men ± $2,022
$29,590
Median earning women ± $1,681

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,318), Information ($49,926), and Public Administration ($49,608).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($49,643), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,791), and Manufacturing ($34,240).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 784
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 569
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 454
    Manufacturing

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $1.52M
    Manufacturing
  2. $700k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $310k
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $51.3B
  2. $50.3B
  3. $49.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$471B
2020 Value in Tennessee
$1.05T
Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee
123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $34.2B
  2. $26.7B
  3. $21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bradley County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 76.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (21.5%), followed by Other (1.77%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn
Senator from Tennessee1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Bill Hagerty
Senator from Tennessee2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Bradley County, TN awarded 2,319 degrees. The student population of Bradley County, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,357 male students and 5,039 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bradley County, TN are White (1,924 and 84.5%), followed by Black or African American (117 and 5.14%), Hispanic or Latino (109 and 4.78%), and Unknown (56 and 2.46%).

The largest universities in Bradley County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Cleveland State Community College (219879) (1,127 and 48.6%), Lee University (220613) (1,044 and 45%), and Pentecostal Theological Seminary (83 and 3.58%).

The most popular majors in Bradley County, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (569 and 24.5%), General Business Administration & Management (298 and 12.9%), and Registered Nursing (125 and 5.39%).

The median tuition cost in Bradley County, TN for private four year colleges is $11,100.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Bradley County, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,396 (40% men and 60% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 8,396 students enrolled in Bradley County, TN, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,324 records, of which 61.2% were women and 38.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 69 degrees awarded
  2. 60 degrees awarded
  3. 78 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bradley County, TN was General Business Administration & Management with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bradley County, TN according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,127 degrees awarded
  2. 1,044 degrees awarded
  3. 83 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cleveland State Community College (219879) with 1,127 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 909 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bradley County, TN, which is 0.645 times less than the 1,410 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,924 degrees mean that there were 16.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 117 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,100) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($448) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.767% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.19M), and Bachelors Degree (920k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Bradley County, TN was $179,700 in 2021, which is 0.734 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $167,800 to $179,700, a 7.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Bradley County, TN is 67%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bradley County, TN have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bradley County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bradley County, TN is $55,426. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Bradley County, TN was Census Tract 112.01 with a value of $60,880, followed by Census Tract 109 and Census Tract 110, with respective values of $57,368 and $55,288.

In 2022, 13.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bradley County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.31%.

Property

$179,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,274
$27,440
Median Property Taxes
±$1,350

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bradley County, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bradley County, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

67%
Homeownership
2021
68.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 67% of the housing units in Bradley County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.8%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 112.01
  2. Census Tract 109
  3. Census Tract 110

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bradley County, TN was Census Tract 112.01 with a value of $60,880, followed by Census Tract 109 and Census Tract 110, with respective values of $57,368 and $55,288.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Bradley County, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$55,426
Median Household Income
± $2,069
40.9k
Number of Households
± 1,721

In 2021, the median household income of the 40.9k households in Bradley County, TN grew to $55,426 from the previous year's value of $51,872.

The following chart displays the households in Bradley County, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bradley County, TN is from Tennessee.
0.463
2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee
0.463
2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2021, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.126% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (82%)
  2. Carpooled (10.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.7%)

In 2021, 82% of workers in Bradley County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (4.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

22.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bradley County, TN have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.7% of the workforce in Bradley County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bradley County, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bradley County, TN have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bradley County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.31%.

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Poverty & Diversity

14.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bradley County, TN (14.8k out of 104k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bradley County, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 17% of the children was living in poverty in Bradley County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11.3%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 554 in Bradley County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 111 per 100,000 population.

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89% of the population of Bradley County, TN has health coverage, with 44.9% on employee plans, 18.4% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bradley County, TN see 2162 patients per year on average, which represents a 11.4% increase from the previous year (1940 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2020 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 859 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,162 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bradley County, TN

Primary care physicians in Bradley County, TN see an average of 2,162 patients per year. This represents a 11.4% increase from the previous year (1,940 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bradley County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

11%
Uninsured
44.9%
Employer Coverage
18.4%
Medicaid
12.3%
Medicare
12.1%
Non-Group
1.36%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bradley County, TN grew by 0.665% from 10.9% to 11%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 40.6 in Bradley County, TN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.3% in Bradley County, TN.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 14% in Bradley County, TN.

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