Bristol County, Massachusetts
MA · FIPS 25005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 582,270 | — | #117 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $85,625 | +13.9% | #407 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,833 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $451,200 | +60.1% | #191 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,245 | +7.1% | #483 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | -10.2% | #1,094 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bristol County has a population of 582,270, making it the #117 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bristol County is $85,625, ranking #407 out of 3,222 counties — 13.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.3% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
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The median home value in Bristol County is $451,200 (+60.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,245/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.3%.
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96.7% of residents in Bristol County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% above the national rate.
About Bristol County, Massachusetts
Bristol County, Massachusetts has a total population of 582,270, making it the 117th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bristol County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bristol County is $85,625, which ranks #407 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Bristol County is $451,200, 60.1% above the national median. Renters in Bristol County pay a median gross rent of $1,245 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bristol County, 30.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.6 min.
Bristol County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.2%) and Two or More Races (6.2%).
All data for Bristol County, Massachusetts 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.