Bradshaw township, North Carolina
Bradshaw township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bradshaw township is a geographic entity located in Mitchell County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 277. The land area covers 21.94 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 277 | ±172 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 70 yrs | ±15.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 143 | ±80 | 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 | 181 | ±88 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 143 | ±80 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 38 | ±46 |
| Median Home Value | $189,300 | ±$105,512 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,335 | ±$10,916 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,348 | ±$38,851 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.4% | ±9.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 62 | ±47 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±23% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 61 | ±54 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 41.3% | ±23.4% |
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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GUS Population: 15,030 (2024)
ID: 110009
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MITCHELL COUNTY MANAGER
26 CRIMSON LAUREL CIR, STE 2, BAKERSVILLE NC 28705-9510
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Burnsville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Burnsville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Burnsville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Johnson City, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Roan Mountain, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Roan Mountain, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Jonesborough, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Burnsville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Bakersville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Spruce Pine, NC |
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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Milligan University
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College | 14.9 mi away | 1 Blowers Blvd., Milligan, TN, 37682 |
4234618700
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MITCHELL COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 18 N MITCHELL AVE, BAKERSVILLE, NC, 28705 |
(828) 688-2511
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East Tennessee State University
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College | 15.9 mi away | 1276 Gilbreath Drive, Johnson City, TN, 37614 |
4234391000
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UNICOI COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 201 NOLICHUCKY AVENUE, ERWIN, TN, 37650 |
(423) 743-6533
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TC Beauty
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College Vocational | 17.1 mi away | 222 E Unaka Ave, Johnson City, TN, 37601-4626 |
42392690951
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YANCEY COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 321 SCHOOL CIR, BURNSVILLE, NC, 28714 |
(828) 682-2600
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Mayland Community College
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College | 17.7 mi away | 200 Mayland Drive, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777 |
8287657351
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AVERY-MITCHELL-YANCEY REGIONAL LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 289 BURNSVILLE SCHOOL RD, BURNSVILLE, NC, 28714 |
(828) 682-4476
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Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City
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College Vocational | 19.9 mi away | 3021 E. Oakland Ave., Johnson City, TN, 37601-1526 |
4232326270
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SPRUCE PINE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 142 WALNUT AVE, SPRUCE PINE, NC, 28777 |
(828) 765-4673
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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 ERWIN 1 W, TN US, located 9.5 miles from Bradshaw township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.3° | 24.5° | 35.9° | 3.46" | 3.4" |
| February | 50.8° | 26.9° | 38.9° | 3.27" | 2.5" |
| March | 58.7° | 33.0° | 45.8° | 3.82" | 0.9" |
| April | 68.4° | 40.7° | 54.5° | 3.99" | 0.0" |
| May | 76.2° | 49.8° | 63.0° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.8° | 58.1° | 70.5° | 5.07" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.4° | 62.2° | 73.8° | 5.51" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.9° | 61.1° | 73.0° | 4.76" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.2° | 55.0° | 67.6° | 3.28" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.9° | 43.3° | 56.6° | 2.54" | 0.0" |
| November | 58.9° | 32.5° | 45.7° | 2.83" | 0.1" |
| December | 50.3° | 28.0° | 39.1° | 3.64" | 2.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersville town | Town | 8.0 mi | — |
| Banner Hill CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
| Erwin town | Town | 8.9 mi | — |
| Unicoi town | Town | 9.9 mi | — |
| Embreeville CDP | CDP | 11.7 mi | — |
| Burnsville town | Town | 11.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3712190352. • 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.