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Bristol County

Rhode Island · 50,793 residents · 24.132 sq mi
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Bristol County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,413. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $364,500. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,793
Unchangedsince 2000
from 50,648 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,105 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,099 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+13%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
49K49K50K50K51K1990201020202024Bristol County
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,413
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,737 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,321
+82%since 2000
from $26,503 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$364,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,076
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $578 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+32%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(44,671)
Black1.4%(732)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,943)
Asian2.5%(1,279)
Other2.7%(1,395)
Diversity Score24.9%(12,653)
Segregation Score15%(7,639)
Diversity Score
25
+262%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol County, Rhode Island?

Bristol County, Rhode Island has about 50,793 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bristol County, Rhode Island earns about $85,413 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 $364,500, and the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol County, Rhode Island?

About 49.2% 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 7.1% 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 1,934 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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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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