Bradford township, Pennsylvania
Bradford township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bradford township is a geographic entity located in McKean County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,471. The land area covers 55.62 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,471 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs | ±4.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,597 | ±137 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,717 | ±172 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,597 | ±137 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 120 | ±85 |
| Median Home Value | $171,900 | ±$16,528 |
| Median Gross Rent | $893 | ±$103 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,243 | ±$11,379 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,119 | ±$3,828 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 171 | ±108 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,171 | ±207 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.9% | ±2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BRADFORD
GUS Population: 4,649 (2024)
ID: 209389
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY/TREASURER
136 HEMLOCK ST, BRADFORD PA 16701-3799
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GUS Population: 39,478 (2024)
ID: 173731
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
500 W MAIN ST, SMETHPORT PA 16749-1149
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Bradford | 09-12 | Bradford, PA | |
| Regular School Bradford | 06-08 | Bradford, PA | |
| Regular School Bradford | PK-02 | Bradford, PA | |
| Regular School Bradford | 03-05 | Bradford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ALLEGANY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | ALLEGANY, NY | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | OLEAN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | OLEAN, NY | |
| 4 Nearby | 2-16 | BRADFORD, PA | |
| 6 Nearby | 3-17 | BRADFORD, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
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College | 2.0 mi away | 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA, 16701 |
8143627500
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BRADFORD AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 67 W WASHINGTON ST, BRADFORD, PA, 16701 |
(814) 362-6527
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St Bonaventure University
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College | 15.5 mi away | 3261 W. State Road, Saint Bonaventure, NY, 14778-9800 |
7163752000
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MOUNT JEWETT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 7 E. MAIN ST, MOUNT JEWETT, PA, 16740 |
(814) 778-5588
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Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 18.9 mi away | 1825 Windfall Rd, Olean, NY, 14760 |
7163768200
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HAMLIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 123 S MECHANIC ST, SMETHPORT, PA, 16749 |
(814) 887-9262
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Northern Pennsylvania Regional College
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College | 24.2 mi away | 300 2nd Avenue, Suite 500, Warren, PA, 16365 |
8142309010
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ALLEGANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 90 WEST MAIN STREET, ALLEGANY, NY, 14706 |
(716) 373-1056
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SALAMANCA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 155 WILDWOOD AVENUE, SALAMANCA, NY, 14779 |
(716) 945-1890
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SENECA NATION LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 830 BROAD STREET EXT., SALAMANCA, NY, 14779 |
(716) 945-3157
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BRADFORD 4SW RSCH 5, PA US, located 1.9 miles from Bradford township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.6° | 12.9° | 21.7° | 3.84" | 20.5" |
| February | 33.2° | 13.1° | 23.2° | 2.84" | 15.6" |
| March | 42.2° | 20.7° | 31.5° | 3.33" | 10.0" |
| April | 56.0° | 31.7° | 43.8° | 4.20" | 2.9" |
| May | 67.8° | 42.4° | 55.1° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.5° | 51.3° | 63.4° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.1° | 55.1° | 67.1° | 4.95" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.6° | 53.8° | 65.7° | 4.56" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.0° | 47.1° | 59.1° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.9° | 36.6° | 47.7° | 4.38" | 0.8" |
| November | 46.3° | 28.0° | 37.2° | 3.91" | 7.0" |
| December | 35.2° | 19.8° | 27.5° | 4.08" | 18.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh Bradford CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Lewis Run borough | Borough | 3.8 mi | — |
| Bradford city | City | 3.9 mi | — |
| Foster Brook CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Limestone CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
| Rew CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4208308048. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.