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Bristol

Virginia · 17,835 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 $32,079. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $94,100. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,835
+3%since 2000
from 17,367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,386 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,349 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Bristol
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,079
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,389 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,700
+14%since 2000
from $17,311 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+16%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(15,964)
Black5.5%(952)
Hispanic / Latino1%(169)
Asian0.4%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(2,827)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(16,099)
Black5.6%(1,000)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(221)
Asian0.7%(121)
Other1.7%(299)
Diversity Score21.6%(3,852)
Diversity Score
22
+33%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol, Virginia?

Bristol, Virginia has about 17,835 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bristol, Virginia?

The typical household in Bristol, Virginia earns about $32,079 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 $94,100, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol, Virginia?

About 19.7% 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 23.4% 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 591 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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