County profile · Arkansas
Bradley County, AR market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Bradley County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 9,828
- −6.4% since 2020
- Households
- 3,752
- Median household income
- $41,476
- −4.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $94,800
- Jobs located here
- 3,407
- Highest market score
- 37
- Insurance agencies, #1,580 of 2,272 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 9,828 people live in Bradley County, in 3,752 households. Population estimates put the population change in Bradley County from 2020 to 2025 at −6.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Bradley County is $41,476 a year, 49% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That fell 4.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Bradley County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (45).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Bradley County are for insurance agencies (37); hair salons (33); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (26). Bradley County ranks #1,580 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
For its number of households, Bradley County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (38% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Bradley County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Bradley County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 37 | #1,580 of 2,272 | 8 | 21.3 | $1.1M | 87 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 33 | #1,930 of 2,339 | 5 | 13.3 | $517K | 120 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 26 | #1,937 of 2,210 | 5 | 13.3 | $1.1M | 127 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 25 | #1,964 of 2,222 | 5 | 13.3 | $2.2M | 70 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 25 | #2,182 of 2,405 | 34 | 90.6 | $316K | 85 | 13 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 25 | #2,206 of 2,394 | 21 | 56.0 | $158K | 104 | 8 |
| Auto repair shops | 20 | #2,243 of 2,378 | 7 | 18.7 | $436K | 98 | 7 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 20 | #2,295 of 2,385 | 11 | 29.3 | $235K | 111 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 16 | #2,330 of 2,401 | 13 | 34.6 | $235K | 87 | 9 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 15 | #2,295 of 2,402 | 9 | 24.0 | $2.1M | 63 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 13 | #2,382 of 2,405 | 23 | 61.3 | $468K | 70 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 9 | #2,342 of 2,358 | 11 | 29.3 | $937K | 39 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 10.7 | $2.7M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 10.7 | $1.4M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 10.7 | $831K | 47 | 5 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 10.7 | $762K | 30 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 8.0 | $6.4M | 69 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 8.0 | $2.7M | 112 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 8.0 | $833K | 95 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 8.0 | $1.1M | 46 | 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 8.0 | $3.6M | 71 | 6 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 8.0 | Index only | 357 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 8.0 | Index only | 283 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 8.0 | $862K | 98 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.3 | $1.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.3 | $559K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.3 | $9.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.3 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.3 | $297K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.3 | $832K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.3 | $832K | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.3 | $4.1M | Too few | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.3 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 5.3 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.7 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.7 | $10.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.7 | $3M | Too few | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.7 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.7 | $8.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.7 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.7 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.7 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.7 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.7 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.7 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Bradley County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $3M | $813 | 85 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $10.3M | $2,746 | 106 |
| Food away from home | $10.8M | $2,866 | 70 |
| Groceries | $19.2M | $5,116 | 81 |
| Personal care products and services | $2.6M | $689 | 69 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.1M | $298 | 51 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $1.7M | $443 | 45 |
| Medical and dental services | $3.3M | $886 | 69 |
| Pets | $2.5M | $666 | 73 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $5.6M | $1,485 | 72 |
| Vehicle insurance | $8.8M | $2,334 | 119 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $8.1M | $2,170 | 72 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $4.3M | $1,157 | 82 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $46.3M | $12,351 | 74 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Bradley County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 9,828−6.4% since 2020
- Households
- 3,752
- Median age
- 41.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 66%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 649 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 16
- Median household income
- $41,476−4.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $62,979
- Median home value
- $94,800
- Jobs located here
- 3,407
- Daytime population
- 9,699Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Bradley County?
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Questions
How fast is Bradley County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Bradley County at 9,828 people in 2025, down 6.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 3,752 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income fell 4.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Bradley County, AR spend?
Households in Bradley County spend about $46.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $19.2M on groceries and $10.8M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Bradley County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (45).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Bradley County, AR?
Of the business types scored in Bradley County, insurance agencies (37); hair salons (33); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (26) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #1,580 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Bradley County, AR compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Bradley County is $41,476, 49% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 6.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $94,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (38% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 12 of the 56 business types have a score in Bradley County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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