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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bristol

Tennessee · 24,821 residents · 32.708 sq mi
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Bristol has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,039. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $68,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,821
+6%since 1990
from 23,421 in 1990
1990 – 2025
759 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 716 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+6%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23K24K26K27K28K1990201020202024Bristol
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,039
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,660 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,535
+33%since 1990
from $13,985 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$414
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
68.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
31.8% rent
2.3
+3%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(22,545)
Black2.5%(586)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(54)
Asian0.4%(96)
Diversity Score9.6%(2,253)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(23,496)
Black2.9%(728)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(170)
Asian0.6%(158)
Diversity Score10.4%(2,581)
10
+8%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.1%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 66.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−22%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bristol, Tennessee?

Bristol, Tennessee has about 24,821 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bristol, Tennessee?

The typical household in Bristol, Tennessee earns about $30,039 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bristol, Tennessee expensive?

In Bristol, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $68,700, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol, Tennessee?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bristol, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bristol, Tennessee?

About 15.0% of people in Bristol, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bristol, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Bristol, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,400 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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