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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.tngenweb.org/bradley Bradley County, TNGenWeb] - free genealogy resources for the county
* [http://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Bradley_County,_Tennessee Bradley County] on [http://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Main_Page FamilySearch Wiki]. Resources for tracing your family tree in Bradley County.
* [http://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Bradley_County,_Tennessee Bradley County] on [http://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Main_Page FamilySearch Wiki]. Resources for tracing your family tree in Bradley County.
* [http://www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/RedClay/ Official site] of Red Clay State Park
* [http://www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/RedClay/ Official site] of Red Clay State Park

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Bradley County
County
The Bradley County courthouse in Cleveland, Tennessee.
The Bradley County courthouse in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Map of Tennessee highlighting Bradley County
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Map of the United States highlighting Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°09′N 84°52′W / 35.15°N 84.86°W / 35.15; -84.86
Country United States
State Tennessee
FoundedMay 2, 1836
SeatCleveland
Largest cityCleveland
Area
 • Total332 sq mi (859 km2)
 • Land329 sq mi (851 km2)
 • Water3 sq mi (7 km2)  .84%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total98,963
 • Density112/sq mi (43/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.bradleyco.net

Bradley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 98,963.[1] Its county seat is ClevelandTemplate:GR.

It is included in the Cleveland, Tennessee, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Red Clay State Park, the site of the last Cherokee council before The Trail of Tears began, is located in Bradley County.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 332 square miles (859.9 km2), of which 329 square miles (852.1 km2) is land and 3 square miles (7.8 km2) (0.84%) is water.

Adjacent Counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18407,385—
185012,25966.0%
186011,701−4.6%
187011,652−0.4%
188012,1244.1%
189013,60712.2%
190015,75915.8%
191016,3363.7%
192018,65214.2%
193022,87022.6%
194028,49824.6%
195032,33813.5%
196038,32418.5%
197050,68632.3%
198067,54733.3%
199073,7129.1%
200087,96519.3%
201098,96312.5%
U.S. Decennial Census
Age pyramid Bradley County[2]

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 87,965 people, 34,281 households, and 24,648 families residing in the county. The population density was 268 people per square mile (103/km²). There were 36,820 housing units at an average density of 112 per square mile (43/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.98% White, 3.99% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.89% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. 2.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 34,281 households out of which 32.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.30% were married couples living together, 10.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 23.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the county, the population was spread out with 23.70% under the age of 18, 11.30% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 11.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,034, and the median income for a family was $41,779. Males had a median income of $30,654 versus $21,407 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,108. About 9.00% of families and 12.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.40% of those under age 18 and 11.60% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Bradley County has a 14-member county commission, with 2 commissioners from each of 7 districts. The county executive (or "County Mayor"), separately elected, is Republican D. Gary Davis.

Bradley County is considered one of the most heavily Republican counties in traditionally Republican-leaning East Tennessee. Virtually all local and state office holders in and from Bradley County are Republicans.

Populated places

Cities and towns

Unincorporated communities

Education

Bradley County is served by Cleveland State Community College and Lee University. Public schools in the county are managed by the Bradley County Schools school district or the Cleveland City Schools school district. The county district has four public high schools: Bradley Central High School, Walker Valley High School, GOAL Academy, and REACH Adult High School. Cleveland High School is operated by the city school district. There is one State-accredited private Christian college preparatory school: Tennessee Christian Preparatory School.

Health care

Sky Ridge Medical Center, formed from the buyout of Bradley Memorial Hospital and Cleveland Community Hospital, are the two hospitals in Bradley County.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ United States Census Bureau. "2010 Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 9 March 2012.
  2. ^ Based on 2000 census data
  3. ^ SkyRidge Medical Center > About Us (accessed February 24, 2008)

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