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
36th
Median Household Income $50,404 -32.9% #2,751 / 3,222
15th
Median Age 43.4 years +11.6% #1,104 / 3,222
66th
Median Home Value $184,100 -34.7% #1,585 / 3,222
51th
Median Gross Rent $801 -31.1% #2,089 / 3,222
35th
Poverty Rate 18.0% +42.5% #2,444 / 3,222
24th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.8%
Native Born
2.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$50,404 −32.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,751 of 3,222
15th percentile
Per Capita Income
$31,284 −24.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,213 of 3,222
31th percentile
Poverty Rate
18.0% +42.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,444 of 3,222
24th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.3% +19.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,633 of 3,222
18th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.8% −26.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,256 of 3,222
61th percentile
Mean Commute Time
19.9 min −28.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,840 of 3,222
12th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$184,100 −34.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,585 of 3,222
51th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$801 −31.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,089 of 3,222
35th percentile
Homeownership Rate
63.6% −1.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,828 of 3,222
12th percentile
63.6% Homeownership

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Health

89.0% of residents in Bristol city have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% below the national rate.

89.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.0% −3.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,372 of 3,222
26th percentile

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.