Census Data for Bradford Woods
Population ...
The most recent Census Estimate<1> was for 2019 and it gave Bradford Woods a population of 1,141 people.
The last Decennial Census<2> was in 2010, which gave Bradford Woods a population of 1,171 people.
The community of Bradford Woods is located in Allegheny County. The 2010 Census gave Allegheny County; a population of 1,223,348 people. This means that Bradford Woods had 0.1% of the county's total population.
At the same time, Pennsylvania had a population of 12,702,379 people.
Area ...
The 2010 Census shows that the sampling area for Bradford Woods has a total area of 0.89 square miles [2.3 km²].
Allegheny County has a land area of 730 square miles [1,890.9 km²]. At 0.89 square miles [2.3 km²], Bradford Woods has 0.12% of the county's total land area.
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- When the Census Bureau conducts a census for a community like Bradford Woods, they draw a boundary around the area in which they are going to conduct their count - this defines the sampling area (usually a polygon). The shape of the sampling area can be quite complex and it's important to keep in mind that the boundaries of the sampling area may or may not match the recognized boundaries of the community.
- Things like population, area and housing for Bradford Woods reflect the sampling area. Since the shape of the sampling area and the actual boundaries of Bradford Woods might be different, it's best to check with the U.S. Census Bureau to resolve any difference between the two.
- More information on this topic and the changes between the 2000 Census and the 2010 Census can be found in the section for our Census-to-Census Observations ... (see below).
Housing Units ...
At the time of the 2010 Census, Bradford Woods had 497 Housing Units<3> and with its population of 1,171 people, this averages 2.36 people per Housing Unit.
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- The 2010 Census shows Bradford Woods had a land area of 0.89 square miles [2.3 km²]. This translates to 558 Housing Units per square mile [215.6 housing units/km²].
- From the Census of 2000: Bradford Woods had 478 Housing Units, a population of 1,149 people and a land area of 0.9 square miles [2.3 km²]. This gives a density of 2.4 people per Housing Unit and 533 Housing Units per square mile [206.1 housing units/km²].
- Note: Repeating the caution above (under Population Density), be aware that when comparing Housing Units between the 2010 and the 2000 Census, there were changes in the sampling area for Bradford Woods and you need to be careful when comparing results between the censuses. More information about the changes can be found in the section called Census-to-Census Observations ... (see below).
Allegheny County ...
Bradford Woods is located in Allegheny County<4>.
The county had a population of 1,223,348 people at the 2010 Census. With it's population of 1,171 people, Bradford Woods represented 0.1% of the county's total.
In addition, where the community of Bradford Woods has a population density of 1,315 people per square mile [508 people/km²], Allegheny County averages 1,675 people per square mile [646 people/km²].
For more information, please visit our Census Page for Allegheny County.
Census-to-Census Observations ...
Introduction ...
When the Census Bureau takes a census count (or enumeration) for Bradford Woods, they start by specifying the boundaries of the area to be counted. This area (or sampling area) is a polygon and its shape can be quite complex - it may or may not match the geographical boundaries of Bradford Woods. It's important to note that from one Census to the next, the shape and location of the polygon can change.
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- Although we don't have specific information about the shape of the polygon for Bradford Woods or how it changed has over time, there is some information that can give us some hints. For example, since the shape of the sampling area is directly related to the shape of the polygon, any change to area probably indicates a new shape for the polygon.
- If you need precision or details about the methodology of the Census, you should visit the U.S. Census Bureau for a definitive answer.
Location ...
While generally coinciding with the GPS location (latitude/longitude) of Bradford Woods, the latitude and longitude given by the Census Bureau actually indicates the GPS location of the polygon for Bradford Woods.
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- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) have assigned a unique GNIS identifier (#1170131) to Bradford Woods. This identifier also marks a GPS point on the map, and that point lies within the boundaries of Bradford Woods. The GNIS point has been mapped to the latitude/longitude:
- Lat: 40.636734° (or 40°38'12" N)
- Lon: -80.079503° (or -80°4'46" W)
Miscellaneous Information for Bradford Woods ...
The Federal government has assigned various identifying codes to each community, county and state. At one time or another, the US Census Bureau has used one (or more) of the following identifiers when referring to either Allegheny County or the community of Bradford Woods:
- The GNIS Codes ...
- The FIPS Codes ...
- An earlier (and largely obsolete) identification method was called the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS):
- State Code: 42 (Pennsylvania)
- County Code: 003 (Allegheny County)
- Place Code: 08064 (Bradford Woods)
- State & County Code: 42/003 (Pennsylvania / Allegheny County)
- State & Place Code: 42/08064 (Pennsylvania / Bradford Woods)
- Misc. Census Codes ...
- Bradford Woods is located in Census Region #1 (the Northeast Region) and Division #2 (the Middle Atlantic Division).
- The US Postal Service ZIP Code ...
- While some people have used a ZIP code to identify a community, the purpose of the ZIP code was to make mail delivery more efficient by grouping addresses together. Although the ZIP Code doesn't specifically identify a community like Bradford Woods, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Bradford Woods. It's important to remember that the boundaries of a ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned or overlapped with other ZIP Codes.
- The ZIP code for Bradford Woods:15015<5>
- Census ZCTA Codes ...
- The US Census Bureau created statistical entities that they call ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) and these ZCTAs are frequently confused with the ZIP codes that come from the US Postal Service (USPS).
- ZCTAs were first created for the 2000 Census and at that time, they were based upon the USPS ZIP codes. While largely covering the same areas, the boundaries of a ZCTA do not necessarily match the boundaries of a postal ZIP code with the same number. For example, while a postal ZIP code can cross a county or state line, a Census ZCTA can not. They should be treated as separate entities with no correlation between them.
For more information about the various Federal identification codes, please visit our Misc Page for Bradford Woods.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bradford Woods. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Allegheny County: www.county.allegheny.pa.us/
The official website for State of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.gov/
The official website of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN)
The official website of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Every year, the US Census Bureau creates a population estimate for the preceeding year. Keep in mind that this value is an estimate and not an actual count. The most recent Census estimate is for the year 2019. |
| <2> | Every 10 years (eg- 1990, 2000, 2010), the US Census Bureau conducts a Constitutionally-mandated count (or enumeration) of people living within the United States. This count is called a Decennial Census. The last Decennial Census was the 2010 Census, with the next one planned for 2020. |
| <3> | A Housing Unit is a broad term for those places where people live (whether occupied or temporarily vacant), such as a house, an apartment, a mobile home, or an area that is considered as a separate living quarter. Separate living quarters (consisting of one or more rooms) are considered to be those places where people live, sleep and eat separately from others and that have access to the outside (either directly or by a shared hallway). |
| <4> | If you're interested in how the shape of Pennsylvania's counties, including Allegheny, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <5> | When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Bradford Woods or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |