Bristol city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51520 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,849 | — | #2,048 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,404 | -32.9% | #2,751 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.4 years | +11.6% | #1,104 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $184,100 | -34.7% | #1,585 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $801 | -31.1% | #2,089 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | +42.5% | #2,444 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bristol city has a population of 16,849, making it the #2,048 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bristol city is $50,404, ranking #2,751 out of 3,222 counties — 32.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.0% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Bristol city is $184,100 (-34.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $801/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.6%.
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89.0% of residents in Bristol city have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% below the national rate.
About Bristol city, Virginia
Bristol city, Virginia has a total population of 16,849, making it the 2,048th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bristol city is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bristol city is $50,404, which ranks #2,751 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Bristol city is $184,100, 34.7% below the national median. Renters in Bristol city pay a median gross rent of $801 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bristol city, 24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.9 min.
Bristol city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.8%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
All data for Bristol city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.