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Bristol

Wisconsin · 5,192 residents · 32.7 sq mi
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Bristol is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $277,200. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,192
+3%since 2019
from 5,038 in 2019
2010 – 2025
Population density
159 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 154 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
−8%since 2019
from 49.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K201020202024Bristol
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,375
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $82,062 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,607
Unchangedsince 2019
from $38,624 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 55.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $266,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $987 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 84.7% in 2019
16.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94%(4,735)
Black0.8%(39)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(241)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.3%(720)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(4,612)
Black0.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino5%(261)
Asian1%(51)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.2%(842)
Diversity Score
16
+13%since 2019
from 14 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 27.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 95.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
−1%since 2019
from 32.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 86.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 60.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 45.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
Female
45.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol, Wisconsin?

Bristol, Wisconsin has about 5,192 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bristol, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Bristol, Wisconsin earns about $85,375 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 $277,200, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol, Wisconsin?

About 24.3% 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 4.4% of people in Bristol, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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