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Bristol

Wisconsin · 5,300 residents (2025 est.) · 32.7 sq mi
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#138Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.9%
The short version

Bristol is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,648. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $312,800. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% 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

Total population
5,207
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5,196 in 2023
2010 – 2025
Population density
159 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 159 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+2%since 2023
from 45.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,300 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K201020202024Bristol
20245K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.1%(160)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.1%(211)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(298)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.3%(486)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.6%(395)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.6%(396)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.5%(496)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.9%(722)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.6%(1,021)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415%(783)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.2%(167)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(72)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,648
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $109,917 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,401
+10%since 2023
from $55,876 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
+6%since 2023
from 0.439 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$312,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $288,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,328
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,213 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−4%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(4,948)
Black0.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(177)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other0.4%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(4,864)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(277)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other0.4%(23)
Diversity Score
16
+35%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3%(158)
Colombian1.9%(101)
Puerto Rican0.3%(18)
Asian origin
Japanese0.5%(26)
Vietnamese0.3%(18)
Ancestry
German32.6%(1,700)
Italian15.1%(787)
English8.4%(436)
Irish7.7%(402)
Polish5.6%(289)
Norwegian4.4%(227)
American4.3%(226)
Swedish3.5%(180)
Dutch2.6%(137)
Swiss2.4%(125)
French2.3%(119)
Danish1.7%(86)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.3%(67)
Scottish1.2%(60)
Welsh1.1%(55)
Ukrainian0.9%(49)
Slovak0.8%(44)
Russian0.8%(42)
Hungarian0.8%(40)
Austrian0.4%(23)
British0.4%(20)
Lithuanian0.4%(20)
Czech0.3%(15)
Finnish0.2%(9)
Greek0.1%(4)
Portuguese0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
−6%since 2023
from 27.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% 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
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 66.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
Female
45.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.3%(896)
Married57.7%(1,424)
Widowed1%(25)
Divorced4.9%(121)
Women 15+
Never married19.5%(405)
Married63.3%(1,311)
Widowed10.5%(217)
Divorced6.7%(139)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol, Wisconsin?

Bristol, Wisconsin has about 5,207 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bristol, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Bristol, Wisconsin earns about $123,648 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bristol, Wisconsin expensive?

In Bristol, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $312,800, and the typical rent is about $1,328 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol, Wisconsin?

About 36.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bristol, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bristol, Wisconsin?

About 1.9% of people in Bristol, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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