Bradford

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

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Bradford is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washington County, Rhode Island, with 1,457 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ashaway, 2.9 miles NW.

About Bradford

Bradford is a census-designated place (CDP) and historic district in the towns of Westerly and Hopkinton in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bradford had a population of 1,457. The Bradford Village Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 as a 224-acre (91 ha) area including 149 contributing buildings, one other contributing site, and one other contributing structure. The CDP as defined by the United States Census Bureau is located only in Westerly.

Bradford was named for Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.

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Median household income
$120,250
Median home value
$418,100
Median age
35
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Bradford, RI population

Bradford had 1,457 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,457
Density802 per sq mi (310 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Bradford at a glance

StateRhode Island (RI)
CountyWashington County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,457 (2020)
Land area1.82 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates41.3890° N, 71.7644° W
ZIP code02808
Census code (GEOID)4408020

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Bradford

What county is Bradford in?

Bradford is in Washington County, Rhode Island.

What is the population of Bradford, RI?

1,457 people lived in Bradford at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Bradford, RI?

The ZIP code of Bradford is 02808.

What is the elevation of Bradford?

39 feet (12 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Bradford?

Ashaway (2.9 mi), Weekapaug (3.6 mi), Quonochontaug (4.3 mi), Charlestown (4.5 mi), Pawcatuck (4.9 mi).

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