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Bristol

Pennsylvania · 9,726 residents · 1.698 sq mi
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Bristol has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,693. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $184,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,726
−2%since 2000
from 9,923 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,728 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 5,844 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+5%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,693
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,378 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,360
+42%since 2000
from $17,198 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,700
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
44.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+50%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78%(7,739)
Black8.3%(823)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(1,144)
Asian0.3%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.4%(4,311)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(7,180)
Black8.9%(865)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(1,378)
Asian0.6%(55)
Other2%(191)
Diversity Score52.5%(5,104)
Diversity Score
52
+21%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol, Pennsylvania?

Bristol, Pennsylvania has about 9,726 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bristol, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bristol, Pennsylvania earns about $47,693 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bristol, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bristol, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $184,700, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol, Pennsylvania?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bristol, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bristol, Pennsylvania?

About 9.4% of people in Bristol, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bristol, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bristol, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 679 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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