Bradley County, TN

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2024 Population

111,065

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

39.5

0.509% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

12.7%

3.3% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$66,552

4.33% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$261,900

13.5% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

51,709

0.564% 1-year growth

About

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.

97% of the residents in Bradley County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bradley County, TN are Cleveland State Community College (1,164 degrees awarded in 2023), Lee University (1,050 degrees), and Brillare Beauty Institute (180 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Bradley County, TN was $261,900, and the homeownership rate was 67.3%.

Most people in Bradley County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Bradley County, TN was 2 cars per household.

Bradley County, TN borders Murray County, GA, Whitfield County, GA, Hamilton County, TN, McMinn County, TN, Meigs County, TN, and Polk County, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Bradley County, TN is home to a population of 111k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.87% of Bradley County, TN residents were born outside of the country (6.52k people).

In 2024, there were 19.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (90.2k people) in Bradley County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.02k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97%

2024 Citizenship

96.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97% of Bradley County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bradley County, TN was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bradley County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bradley County, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
90.2k ± 693
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.6k ± 403
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.02k ± 480

8.39%

Hispanic Population

9.32k people

8.39% of the people in Bradley County, TN are hispanic (9.32k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bradley County, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
96,695 ± 7,581 people
Guatemala
27,777 ± 4,084 people
India
24,683 ± 3,850 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 96,695 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 27,777 and India with 24,683.

Foreign-Born Population

5.87%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

6.52k people

5.66%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.21k people

As of 2024, 5.87% of Bradley County, TN residents (6.52k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bradley County, TN was 5.66%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bradley County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,771 ± 310
Gulf War (1990s)
1,694 ± 524
Gulf War (2001-)
1,692 ± 437

Bradley County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Bradley County, TN.

Economy

The economy of Bradley County, TN employs 51.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bradley County, TN were Manufacturing (9,547 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,373 people), and Retail Trade (6,188 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($79,000), Information ($61,867), and Wholesale Trade ($61,595).

Employment

Occupations

51.7k

2024 Value

± 1,963

0.564%

1 Year growth

± 5.33%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bradley County, TN grew at a rate of 0.564%, from 51.4k employees to 51.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bradley County, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,296 people), Production Occupations (5,447 people), and Management Occupations (4,800 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bradley County, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

51.7k

2024 Value

± 1,963

0.564%

1 Year growth

± 5.33%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bradley County, TN grew at a rate of 0.564%, from 51.4k employees to 51.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bradley County, TN, are Manufacturing (9,547 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,373 people), and Retail Trade (6,188 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,210

Median earning men ± $2,258

$34,307

Median earning women ± $1,947

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($62,017), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,094), and Manufacturing ($57,970).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($65,422), Public Administration ($49,167), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,175).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

160
Retail Trade
140
Other Services (except Public Administration)
96
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$534k
Manufacturing
$252k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$232k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bradley County, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Bradley County, TN awarded 2,524 degrees. The student population of Bradley County, TN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,145 male students and 4,549 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bradley County, TN are White (2,016 and 81.9%), Hispanic or Latino (150 and 6.09%), Black or African American (150 and 6.09%), and Two or More Races (66 and 2.68%).

The largest universities in Bradley County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Cleveland State Community College (1,164 and 46.1%), Lee University (1,050 and 41.6%), and Brillare Beauty Institute (180 and 7.13%).

The most popular majors in Bradley County, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (639 and 25.3%), General Business Administration & Management (210 and 8.32%), and Registered Nursing (132 and 5.23%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $21,960.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Bradley County, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 7,694 (40.9% men and 59.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 7,694 students enrolled in Bradley County, TN, 40.9% men and 59.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,660 records, of which 60.4% were women and 39.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
74 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
67 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
63 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bradley County, TN was General Psychology with 74 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cleveland State Community College
1,164 degrees awarded
Lee University
1,050 degrees awarded
Brillare Beauty Institute
180 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cleveland State Community College with 1,164 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,050 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bradley County, TN, which is 0.712 times less than the 1,474 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,016 degrees mean that there were 13.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 150 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,960) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($730) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bradley County, TN was $261,900 in 2024, which is 0.787 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $230,800 to $261,900, a 13.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Bradley County, TN is 67.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Bradley County, TN have an average commute time of 23.3 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.

In 2025, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bradley County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.07%.

Housing

Property

$261,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,392

$28,650

Median Property Taxes

±$1,336

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 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

67.3%

Homeownership

2024

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 67.3% of the housing units in Bradley County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bradley County, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,552

Median Household Income

± $1,805

42.6k

Number of Households

± 1,693

In 2024, the median household income of the 42.6k households in Bradley County, TN grew to $66,552 from the previous year's value of $63,789.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bradley County, TN is from Tennessee.

0.459

2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2023, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.619% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (79%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (9.05%)

In 2024, 79% of workers in Bradley County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (9.05%).

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.

Commute Time

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bradley County, TN have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.95% of the workforce in Bradley County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bradley County, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bradley County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.07%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bradley County, TN (13.7k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 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 Two Or More.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 19.3% of the children was living in poverty in Bradley County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

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.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

89.9% of the population of Bradley County, TN has health coverage, with 43.9% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 1.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bradley County, TN see 2,079 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,079 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2087 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 660 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,079 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bradley County, TN

Primary care physicians in Bradley County, TN see an average of 2,079 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,079 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.1%

Uninsured

43.9%

Employer Coverage

16.1%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

1.56%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bradley County, TN declined by 1.58% from 10.3% to 10.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bradley County, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 40.3 in Bradley County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bradley County, TN.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, 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 39.2% in Bradley County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bradley County, TN.