Demographics & People — Bradley, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,331 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~15,300 |
| Median Age | 34.7 |
| Total Households | 6,099 |
| Family Households | 3,547 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3122 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,670 |
| Black or African American | 900 |
| Asian | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,847 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,613 |
| German | 3,422 |
| Other groups | 3,049 |
| Irish | 1,818 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,634 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,497 |
| Polish | 1,292 |
| English | 1,078 |
| French (except Basque) | 890 |
| Italian | 699 |
Language
| English Only | 12,664 |
| Spanish | 1,507 |
| Population 5+ | 14,421 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 718 |
| Population 18+ | 12,099 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bradley, Illinois.