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CITY · 2020 ACS

Bristol

Vermont · 1,936 residents · 2.386 sq mi
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Bristol has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,871. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $230,500. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,936
+4%since 2019
from 1,855 in 2019
1990 – 2024
811 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 777 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
45.5
−6%since 2019
from 48.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bristol
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,871
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $61,184 in 2019
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$36,254
+5%since 2019
from $34,595 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 37.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
10.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$230,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $241,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,110
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,065 in 2019
US average: $1,124
60.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2019
from 69.6% in 2019
39.8% rent
3.8
−2%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,734)
Black2.6%(48)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(62)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.5%(288)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,821)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(26)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other2.3%(45)
Diversity Score11%(212)
11
−30%since 2019
from 16 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 94.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
11.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 14.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.0 min
+4%since 2019
from 26.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
67.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 71.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
8.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
69.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 69.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
31.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 38.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
50.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
12.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol, Vermont?

Bristol, Vermont has about 1,936 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bristol, Vermont?

The typical household in Bristol, Vermont earns about $59,871 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 $230,500, and the typical rent is about $1,110 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol, Vermont?

About 40.1% 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 10.9% 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 135 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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