Bristol County, Massachusetts

MA · FIPS 25005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 582,270 #117 / 3,222
96th
Median Household Income $85,625 +13.9% #407 / 3,222
87th
Median Age 40.9 years +5.1% #1,833 / 3,222
43th
Median Home Value $451,200 +60.1% #191 / 3,222
94th
Median Gross Rent $1,245 +7.1% #483 / 3,222
85th
Poverty Rate 11.3% -10.2% #1,094 / 3,222
66th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

86.4%
Native Born
13.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$85,625 +13.9% vs nat'l
Rank #407 of 3,222
87th percentile
Per Capita Income
$44,757 +8.5% vs nat'l
Rank #429 of 3,222
87th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.3% −10.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,094 of 3,222
66th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.5% +2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,292 of 3,222
29th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.8% −8.6% vs nat'l
Rank #717 of 3,222
78th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.6 min +14.3% vs nat'l
Rank #659 of 3,222
80th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$451,200 +60.1% vs nat'l
Rank #191 of 3,222
94th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,245 +7.1% vs nat'l
Rank #483 of 3,222
85th percentile
Homeownership Rate
62.3% −3.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,889 of 3,222
10th percentile
62.3% Homeownership

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Health

96.7% of residents in Bristol County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% above the national rate.

96.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.7% +5.5% vs nat'l
Rank #120 of 3,222
96th percentile

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.