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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Bristol County

Rhode Island · 48,859 residents · 24.132 sq mi
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Bristol County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,539. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $161,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,859
−4%vs 2000
vs 50,648 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,025 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 2,099 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
49K49K50K50K51K1990201020202024Bristol County
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,539
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,737 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,897
−32%vs 2000
vs $26,503 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
4.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $163,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $578 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
71.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 71.3% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+34%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bristol County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(48,651)
Black0.7%(331)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(572)
Asian1%(500)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(3,482)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(48,258)
Black0.4%(194)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(644)
Asian0.6%(275)
Other0.3%(132)
Diversity Score6.2%(3,020)
Diversity Score
6
−10%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.9%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
10.8%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Bristol County to nearby counties

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Bristol County
Income$85,625+128%
Home value$451,200+179%
Population593,640+1087%
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BRISTOL COUNTY VS
Newport County
Income$103,514+176%
Home value$609,700+278%
Population83,051+66%
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BRISTOL COUNTY VS
Kent County
Income$94,345+151%
Home value$366,100+127%
Population173,495+247%
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BRISTOL COUNTY VS
Providence County
Income$78,787+110%
Home value$373,600+131%
Population678,179+1256%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol County, Rhode Island?

Bristol County, Rhode Island has about 48,859 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Bristol County, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Bristol County, Rhode Island earns about $37,539 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bristol County, Rhode Island expensive?

In Bristol County, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $161,500, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol County, Rhode Island?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bristol County, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bristol County, Rhode Island?

About 4.8% of people in Bristol County, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 309.02Census Tract 309.01Census Tract 308Census Tract 301Census Tract 303Census Tract 304Census Tract 306.02Census Tract 305Census Tract 306.01Census Tract 307Census Tract 302
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 02809ZIP 02806ZIP 02885
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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