Bradford County, Florida

Bradford County, Florida
Bradford County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Coordinates: 29°57′N 82°10′W / 29.95°N 82.17°W / 29.95; -82.17
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedDecember 31, 1858
SeatStarke
Largest cityStarke
Area
 • Total
300 sq mi (780 km2)
 • Land294 sq mi (760 km2)
 • Water6.5 sq mi (17 km2)  2.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
28,303
 • Estimate 
(2023)
27,858
 • Density91/sq mi (35/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.bradfordcountyfl.gov

Bradford County is a county in the north central region of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,303. Its county seat and largest city is Starke. The Florida State Prison is located in an unincorporated part of the county.