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The ACS estimates about 425, give or take 152 civilian veterans in Bradley County.
Among Arkansas's 75 counties and equivalents, Bradley County ranks 66th by its estimated number of veterans.
Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
Measure
Bradley County
Arkansas
United States
Share with a service-connected rating
30 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough
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Share rated 70 percent or higher
16 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough
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Veterans 75 and older in Bradley County number about 134, give or take 54; their 32 percent share is above Arkansas's 25 percent.
Veterans under 35 account for 10 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Bradley County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 10 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Bradley County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Income, work and education in Bradley County
Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
Measure
Bradley County
Arkansas
United States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income
$27,017 ± $4,728
$44,116 ± $994
$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income
$29,980 ± $2,636
$33,574 ± $252
$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over
28.1% ± 13.9 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over
68.8% ± 12.6 points
37.8% ± 0.9 points
30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64
30.7% ± 20.4 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64
Sample too small to report
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Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over
85.9% ± 7.7 points
93.7% ± 0.5 points
95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over
6.6% ± 5.1 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.
VA disability compensation in Bradley County
VA reports 140 veterans in Bradley County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
In 2025, lenders reported 14 VA-backed home loans out of 67 home loans made in Bradley County (20.9% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 164, give or take 64) and Gulf War (1990s) only (about 100, give or take 82; a small survey sample; treat as rough).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA money in Bradley County
VA reported about $5.0 million in compensation and pension spending and about $3.2 million in medical care spending in Bradley County for FY2025.
Banks (town): about 126 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
Veterans with a qualifying 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability receive a full homestead and personal property tax exemption.
Arkansas helps eligible dependents and spouses of veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total cover college tuition, housing, and mandatory fees after federal benefit deductions.
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