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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Bristol County

Rhode Island · 50,648 residents · 24.132 sq mi
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Bristol County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,737. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $163,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

50,648
+4%since 1990
from 48,859 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,099 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 2,025 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+10%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
49K49K50K50K51K1990201020202024Bristol County
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,737
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,539 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,503
+48%since 1990
from $17,897 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$163,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $161,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$578
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $511 in 1990
US average: $602
71.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
28.7% rent
3.2
−25%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(48,258)
Black0.4%(194)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(644)
Asian0.6%(275)
Diversity Score6.2%(3,020)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(48,651)
Black0.7%(331)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(572)
Asian1%(500)
Diversity Score6.9%(3,482)
7
+11%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.3%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 27.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.7%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.0%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−17%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol County, Rhode Island?

Bristol County, Rhode Island has about 50,648 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bristol County, Rhode Island earns about $50,737 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 $163,500, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol County, Rhode Island?

About 34.3% 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 6.3% of people in Bristol County, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bristol County, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Bristol County, Rhode Island has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,789 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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