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Bristol

Indiana · 1,602 residents · 4.475 sq mi
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Bristol has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,875. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $119,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,602
+16%since 2000
from 1,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
358 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+17%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bristol
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,875
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,136 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,935
+13%since 2000
from $20,373 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade40.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+33%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(1,206)
Black1.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(106)
Asian1.2%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.4%(323)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,331)
Black2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(164)
Asian1.5%(24)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score31.7%(508)
Diversity Score
32
+36%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol, Indiana?

Bristol, Indiana has about 1,602 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bristol, Indiana?

The typical household in Bristol, Indiana earns about $42,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bristol, Indiana expensive?

In Bristol, Indiana, the median home is worth about $119,300, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol, Indiana?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bristol, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bristol, Indiana?

About 12.3% of people in Bristol, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bristol, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bristol, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 469 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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