Bradley, California
Encyclopedia
Bradley is a census-designated place
in Monterey County
, California
, United States
. Bradley is located on the Salinas River
12 miles (19 km) south-southeast of San Ardo
, at an elevation of 548 feet (167 m). The population was 93 at the 2010 census, down from 120 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²), all of it land.
reached Bradley in 1886, and a post office was established the same year. The name honors Bradley V. Sargent, who owned the land on which the railway station was built.
was 1,081.4 people per square mile (417.5/km²). The racial makeup of Bradley was 85 (91.4%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 2 (2.2%) Native American, 0 (0.0%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 5 (5.4%) from other races
, and 1 (1.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11 persons (11.8%).
The Census reported that 93 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 37 households, out of which 14 (37.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 21 (56.8%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 3 (8.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 3 (8.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 3 (8.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 0 (0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 8 households (21.6%) were made up of individuals and 1 (2.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51. There were 27 families
(73.0% of all households); the average family size was 2.85.
The population was spread out with 22 people (23.7%) under the age of 18, 5 people (5.4%) aged 18 to 24, 24 people (25.8%) aged 25 to 44, 33 people (35.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 9 people (9.7%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.8 years. For every 100 females there were 111.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.9 males.
There were 40 housing units at an average density of 465.1 per square mile (179.6/km²), of which 16 (43.2%) were owner-occupied, and 21 (56.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.5%. 38 people (40.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 55 people (59.1%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 120 people, 40 households, and 29 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 1,135.4 people per square mile (421.2/km²). There were 42 housing units at an average density of 397.4 per square mile (147.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 74.17% White
, 0.83% Native American
, 23.33% from other races
, and 1.67% from two or more races. 23.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino
of any race.
There were 40 households out of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples
living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.38.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 32.5% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 14.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $48,000, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $35,833 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $15,344. There were 11.1% of families and 19.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 32.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
in Monterey County
Monterey County, California
Monterey County is a county located on the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California, its northwestern section forming the southern half of Monterey Bay. The northern half of the bay is in Santa Cruz County. As of 2010, the population was 415,057. The county seat and largest city is Salinas...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Bradley is located on the Salinas River
Salinas River (California)
The Salinas River is the largest river of the central coast of California, running and draining 4,160 square miles. It flows north-northwest and drains the Salinas Valley that slices through the Coast Range south from Monterey Bay...
12 miles (19 km) south-southeast of San Ardo
San Ardo, California
San Ardo is a census-designated place in Monterey County, California, United States. San Ardo is located southeast of King City, at an elevation of 449 feet...
, at an elevation of 548 feet (167 m). The population was 93 at the 2010 census, down from 120 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Bradley is located at 35°51′48"N 120°48′03"W.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²), all of it land.
History
The Southern Pacific RailroadSouthern Pacific Railroad
The Southern Pacific Transportation Company , earlier Southern Pacific Railroad and Southern Pacific Company, and usually simply called the Southern Pacific or Espee, was an American railroad....
reached Bradley in 1886, and a post office was established the same year. The name honors Bradley V. Sargent, who owned the land on which the railway station was built.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Bradley had a population of 93. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,081.4 people per square mile (417.5/km²). The racial makeup of Bradley was 85 (91.4%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 2 (2.2%) Native American, 0 (0.0%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 5 (5.4%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1 (1.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11 persons (11.8%).
The Census reported that 93 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 37 households, out of which 14 (37.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 21 (56.8%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 3 (8.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 3 (8.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 3 (8.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 0 (0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 8 households (21.6%) were made up of individuals and 1 (2.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51. There were 27 families
Family (U.S. Census)
A family or family household is defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes as "a householder and one or more other people related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. They do not include same-sex married couples even if the marriage was performed in a state...
(73.0% of all households); the average family size was 2.85.
The population was spread out with 22 people (23.7%) under the age of 18, 5 people (5.4%) aged 18 to 24, 24 people (25.8%) aged 25 to 44, 33 people (35.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 9 people (9.7%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.8 years. For every 100 females there were 111.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.9 males.
There were 40 housing units at an average density of 465.1 per square mile (179.6/km²), of which 16 (43.2%) were owner-occupied, and 21 (56.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.5%. 38 people (40.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 55 people (59.1%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 120 people, 40 households, and 29 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 1,135.4 people per square mile (421.2/km²). There were 42 housing units at an average density of 397.4 per square mile (147.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 74.17% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.83% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 23.33% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.67% from two or more races. 23.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 40 households out of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.38.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 32.5% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 14.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $48,000, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $35,833 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $15,344. There were 11.1% of families and 19.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 32.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.