Bradley, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Bradley, Illinois is 15,331 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 160th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $62,940, the median home value is $164,400, and the median age is 35.5.
The population has declined 3.7% since 2010 (15,889 → 15,298).
15,331
Population
2108
People / sq mi
$62,940
Median Income
$164,400
Median Home Value
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Bradley covers 7.3 sq mi of land at 2108 people per square mile.
About Bradley, IL
Bradley is defined demographically by education — 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. Bradley is a city in Illinois with a population of 15,331.
The typical household earns $62,940, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.8%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $164,400, with typical rent around $1,181.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.6% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Bradley village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Bradley village had a population of 15,889 in 2010 and 15,298 in 2024, a -3.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,912 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.27%.
15,298
Population (2024)
15,889
Population (2010)
15,912
Peak (2011)
-0.27%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,889 |
| 2011 | 15,912 |
| 2012 | 15,840 |
| 2013 | 15,740 |
| 2014 | 15,625 |
| 2015 | 15,540 |
| 2016 | 15,430 |
| 2017 | 15,344 |
| 2018 | 15,294 |
| 2019 | 15,314 |
| 2020 | 15,383 |
| 2021 | 15,294 |
| 2022 | 15,234 |
| 2023 | 15,308 |
| 2024 | 15,298 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$62,940
Median Household Income
$34,140
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$164,400
Median Home Value
$1,181
Median Rent
63.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.7%
High School+
17.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
79.0%
Public Transit
5.6%
Work From Home
24.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.3%
Foreign Born
87.8%
Non-English at Home
5.1%
Veterans
13.2%
With Disability
92.6%
Health Insurance
95.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.5% |
| Manufacturing | 16.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.5% |
| Retail Trade | 10.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 5.2% |
| Information | 4.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.3% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Public Administration | 2.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bradley, Illinois has a population of 15,331 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 160th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Bradley, Illinois is $62,940, with 5.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Bradley, Illinois is $164,400, with median monthly rent at $1,181 and a homeownership rate of 63.4%.
The median age in Bradley, Illinois is 35.5 years. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
The population has declined 3.7% since 2010 (15,889 → 15,298).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.