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Bristol

Vermont · 2,142 residents · 2.386 sq mi
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Bristol has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,064. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $301,800. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,142
+7%since 2023
from 2,005 in 2023
1990 – 2024
898 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 840 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
51.0
+2%since 2023
from 49.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bristol
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,064
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,372 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$45,381
+5%since 2023
from $43,160 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
13.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.418
+6%since 2023
from 0.395 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$301,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $298,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,288
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,290 in 2023
US average: $1,442
61.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 68.7% in 2023
38.2% rent
0.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
31.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
50.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.1
−1%since 2023
from 4.2 in 2023
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,871)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(74)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other2.3%(46)
Diversity Score15.9%(319)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,020)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(23)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other4.1%(88)
Diversity Score13.6%(291)
14
−14%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
15.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
−9%since 2023
from 25.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
70.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 67.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
18.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
4.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
7.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
66.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
16.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
41.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 37.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
50.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
2.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
20.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
9.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
88.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
99.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol, Vermont?

Bristol, Vermont has about 2,142 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bristol, Vermont?

The typical household in Bristol, Vermont earns about $73,064 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bristol, Vermont expensive?

In Bristol, Vermont, the median home is worth about $301,800, and the typical rent is about $1,288 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol, Vermont?

About 41.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bristol, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bristol, Vermont?

About 13.1% of people in Bristol, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bristol, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Bristol, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 341 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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