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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bristol

Virginia · 17,367 residents · 12.871 sq mi
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Bristol has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,389. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value is $69,400. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
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

17,367
−6%since 1990
from 18,426 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,349 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 1,432 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+9%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Bristol
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,389
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,226 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,311
+68%since 1990
from $10,290 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.2%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$409
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $317 in 1990
US average: $602
65.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
34.9% rent
2.5
+4%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(17,194)
Black5.9%(1,081)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(68)
Asian0.7%(128)
Diversity Score16.5%(3,044)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(15,964)
Black5.5%(952)
Hispanic / Latino1%(169)
Asian0.4%(64)
Diversity Score16.3%(2,827)
16
−1%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.0%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.4%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−20%since 1990
from 15.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol, Virginia?

Bristol, Virginia has about 17,367 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bristol, Virginia?

The typical household in Bristol, Virginia earns about $27,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bristol, Virginia expensive?

In Bristol, Virginia, the median home is worth about $69,400, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol, Virginia?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bristol, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bristol, Virginia?

About 16.2% of people in Bristol, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bristol, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bristol, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,059 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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