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Bristol

Florida · 918 residents · 1.638 sq mi
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Bristol has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,100. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
918
+9%since 2000
from 845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
560 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 516 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+4%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7789791K1K2K1990201020202024Bristol
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,667
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,071
+23%since 2000
from $17,949 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(712)
Black7.8%(72)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(90)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other1.7%(16)
Diversity Score43.9%(403)
Diversity Score
44
+91%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+25%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol, Florida?

Bristol, Florida has about 918 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bristol, Florida?

The typical household in Bristol, Florida earns about $36,667 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 $87,100, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol, Florida?

About 12.1% 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 20.8% of people in Bristol, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bristol, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Bristol, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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