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Bristol

Texas · 649 residents · 5.784 sq mi
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Bristol is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,653. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 30% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
649
+15%since 2023
from 566 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
112 / sq mi
+15%since 2023
from 98 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.4
+1%since 2023
from 55.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
171319467615763201020202024Bristol
2024649
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,653
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $69,613 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,606
+11%since 2023
from $40,042 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.279
−9%since 2023
from 0.306 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$634,800
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.2% in 2023
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
95
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(406)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(116)
Asian7.8%(44)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.7%(309)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(476)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(53)
Asian8.9%(58)
Other9.6%(62)
Diversity Score54.8%(356)
Diversity Score
55
Unchangedsince 2023
from 55 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+12%since 2023
from 31.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
Female
53.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
Foreign born
8.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−16.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol, Texas?

Bristol, Texas has about 649 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bristol, Texas?

The typical household in Bristol, Texas earns about $101,653 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bristol, Texas expensive?

In Bristol, Texas, the median home is worth about $634,800.

How educated are people in Bristol, Texas?

About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bristol, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bristol, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in Bristol, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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