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Bristol

Florida · 996 residents · 1.638 sq mi
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Bristol has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,417. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,000. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
996
+18%since 2000
from 845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
608 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 516 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
−2%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7789791K1K2K1990201020202024Bristol
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,607 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,318
+8%since 2000
from $17,949 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,000
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.9%
−40.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+89%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bristol on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(733)
Black3.8%(32)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(194)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80%(797)
Black9.5%(95)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(75)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score39.6%(394)
Diversity Score
40
+72%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−15%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol, Florida?

Bristol, Florida has about 996 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bristol, Florida?

The typical household in Bristol, Florida earns about $40,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bristol, Florida expensive?

In Bristol, Florida, the median home is worth about $130,000, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol, Florida?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bristol, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bristol, Florida?

About 26.1% of people in Bristol, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bristol, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Bristol, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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