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Bristol

New Hampshire · 1,911 residents · 4.01 sq mi
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Bristol has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,700. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
1,911
+14%since 2000
from 1,670 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
477 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+17%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bristol
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,542
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,992 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,717
+34%since 2000
from $20,011 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+25%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,598)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(19)
Asian1.1%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(98)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,759)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2%(39)
Asian1%(19)
Other10.8%(206)
Diversity Score30.1%(576)
Diversity Score
30
+415%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol, New Hampshire?

Bristol, New Hampshire has about 1,911 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bristol, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Bristol, New Hampshire earns about $49,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bristol, New Hampshire expensive?

In Bristol, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $161,700, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol, New Hampshire?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bristol, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bristol, New Hampshire?

About 14.5% of people in Bristol, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bristol, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Bristol, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 493 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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