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Bradford, Rhode Island

Bradford, Rhode Island
CDP
Post Office
Post Office
Bradford, Rhode Island is located in Rhode Island
Bradford, Rhode Island
Bradford, Rhode Island
Location in the state of Rhode Island
Coordinates: 41°24′2″N 71°44′51″W / 41.40056°N 71.74750°W / 41.40056; -71.74750Coordinates: 41°24′2″N 71°44′51″W / 41.40056°N 71.74750°W / 41.40056; -71.74750
Country United States
State Rhode Island
County Washington
Area
 • Total 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2)
 • Land 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 39 ft (12 m)
Population (2000)
 • Total 1,497
 • Density 795.0/sq mi (306.9/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 02808
Area code(s) 401
FIPS code 44-08020
GNIS feature ID 1217668
Bradford Village Historic District
Bradford, Rhode Island is located in Rhode Island
Bradford, Rhode Island
Bradford, Rhode Island is located in the US
Bradford, Rhode Island
Location Westerly and Hopkinton
Built 1732
Architect Sherman,R.A.,Sons & Co.
Architectural style Bungalow/Craftsman, Tudor Revival, Greek Revival
NRHP Reference #

96000573

Added to NRHP May 30, 1996

96000573

Bradford is a census-designated place (CDP) and historic district in the towns of Westerly and Hopkinton in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 1,497 at the 2000 census. 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. Bradford's zip code, 02808, serves parts of Westerly and Hopkinton. The CDP, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is located only in Westerly.

Bradford was named for Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.

Bradford is located at 41°24′2″N 71°44′51″W / 41.40056°N 71.74750°W / 41.40056; -71.74750 (41.400657, -71.747607).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.9 km² (1.9 mi²), all land.

Solomon P. Wells House in the historic district

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,497 people, 482 households, and 397 families residing in the village. The population density was 307.4/km² (795.0/mi²). There were 496 housing units at an average density of 101.9/km² (263.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.33% White, 0.67% African American, 0.73% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.94% of the population.


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