Bradford, Pennsylvania
Bradford: city in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Bradford is a city located in the county of McKean in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,805 and a population density of 542 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,564 inhabitants.
The city was created 203 years ago in 1822.
Quick Facts about Bradford
| Population | 4,564 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | McKean County |
| Different from | Bradford County |
| Postal code | 16701 |
| Phone Area Codes | 814 |
| Area | 8.86 km2 |
| Official name | Bradford |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.9559,-78.6439 |
| Altitude | 4,757 feet / 1450 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1823 (203 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:16:51 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 515 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.28% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Bradford is located at 41°57'21"N 78°38'38"W (41.9559000, -78.6439200).
Bradford map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Bradford decreased by 5.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,805 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,820 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,806 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,771 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,820 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,802 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,761 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,657 | -2.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,618 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,583 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,564 | -0.42% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Bradford
1Zippo / Case Museum & Flagship Store
1932 Zippo Dr, Bradford, PA 16701, United States View details
Phone: +18143681932 | Website available
2Rimrock Overlook
Forest Rd 454, Bradford, PA 16701, United States View details
3Penn-Brad Oil Museum
901 South Ave, Bradford, PA 16701, United States View details
Phone: +18143621955 | Website available
4Marilla Covered Bridge
Marilla Bridges Trail, Bradford, PA 16701, United States View details
5Hanley Park
Davis St, Bradford, PA 16701, United States View details
Phone: +18143687170 | Website available
Where to Stay in Bradford
1Best Western Plus Bradford Inn
100 S Davis St, Bradford, PA 16701, United States View details
Phone: +18143624501 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Bradford
1Allegheny National Forest - Bradford Ranger Station
29 Forest Service Dr, Bradford, PA 16701, United States View details
Phone: +18143636000 | Website available
People born in Bradford (25)
People born in Bradford, including mezzo-soprano opera singer Marilyn Horne, baseball player Rube Waddell, Inventor of the Zippo lighter. George Grant Blaisdell, .
More notable people
- Roland J. Green (American writer) he was born in 02/09/1944
- Adam Smith (American swimmer, Olympic athlete) he was born in 28/12/1903
- Alex Jones (American baseball player) he was born in 25/12/1869
- Aline Barnsdall (American oil heiress) she was born in 01/04/1882
- Frederick Haynes Newell (hydraulic engineer) he was born in 05/03/1862
- Richard T. McCormack (American government official) he was born in 06/03/1941
- Robert Smith Walker (American politician) he was born in 23/12/1942
- Roger Hane (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1939
- Stew Barber (American football player and executive) he was born in 14/06/1939
- Todd Schlopy (American football player) he was born in 17/06/1961
- William D. Mackowski (American politician) he was born in 21/07/1916
- J. Howard Pew (American industrialist) he was born in 27/01/1882
- Larry Peace (American football player (1917-2009)) he was born in 13/02/1917
- Lael Wertenbaker (American non-fiction writer, journalist and writer (1909-1997)) she was born in 28/03/1909
- Marshall Custiss Hazard (American editor and writer) he was born in 28/06/1839
- Hagen Kearney (American snowboarder) he was born in 06/11/1991
- Edith Dobie (American historian) she was born in 10/02/1887
- Jay Allen (American–Canadian film exhibitor in Canada) he was born in 01/01/1890
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bradford, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215266 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Bradford (PA) | 16701 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bradford, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMN | Jamestown, New York | 111 West Third Street | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Bradford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Post Office | Bradford (PA) | 16701 |
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Other cities in McKean County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McKean County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Bradford | 13,713 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Kane | 3,421 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Lafayette | 2,023 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Port Allegany | 1,991 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Wetmore | 1,552 | Township in McKean County, Pennsylvania |
| Smethport | 1,518 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Mount Jewett | 842 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Eldred | 754 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Bingham | 661 | Township in Potter County, Pennsylvania |
| Lewis Run | 564 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Norwich | 540 | Township in McKean County, Pennsylvania |
| McKean | 366 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Sergeant | 131 | Human settlement in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Bradford distances to largest Pennsylvania cities