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Bristol

Connecticut · 60,477 residents · 26.399 sq mi
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Bristol is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,537. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $218,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60,477
+1%since 2000
from 60,062 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,291 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+7%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
60K60K61K61K62K1990201020202024Bristol
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,537
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,422 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,629
+27%since 2000
from $23,362 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$846
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+43%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(53,610)
Black2.4%(1,453)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(3,166)
Asian1.5%(879)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(13,040)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83%(50,194)
Black3.4%(2,035)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(5,829)
Asian1.9%(1,155)
Other2%(1,229)
Diversity Score37.4%(22,614)
Diversity Score
37
+72%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol, Connecticut?

Bristol, Connecticut has about 60,477 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bristol, Connecticut?

The typical household in Bristol, Connecticut earns about $58,537 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bristol, Connecticut expensive?

In Bristol, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $218,900, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol, Connecticut?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bristol, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bristol, Connecticut?

About 7.7% of people in Bristol, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bristol, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Bristol, Connecticut has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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