Bristol County, Rhode Island
RI · FIPS 44001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,490 | — | #1,011 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $114,490 | +52.4% | #71 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.2 years | +13.6% | #897 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $513,800 | +82.3% | #129 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,528 | +31.4% | #230 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | -48.2% | #157 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bristol County has a population of 50,490, making it the #1,011 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bristol County is $114,490, ranking #71 out of 3,222 counties — 52.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.5% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Bristol County is $513,800 (+82.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,528/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.8%.
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97.7% of residents in Bristol County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.5% above the national rate.
About Bristol County, Rhode Island
Bristol County, Rhode Island has a total population of 50,490, making it the 1,011th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bristol County is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bristol County is $114,490, which ranks #71 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 52.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Bristol County is $513,800, 82.3% above the national median. Renters in Bristol County pay a median gross rent of $1,528 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bristol County, 53.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.0 min.
Bristol County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.2%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
All data for Bristol County, Rhode Island 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.