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61,052
TOTAL POPULATION
30,245
MALE POPULATION
30,807
FEMALE POPULATION
98.18
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.86
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,984
PER CAPITA INCOME
$102,677
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$82,094
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,531
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
35,283
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bristol Zip Codes

Bristol Area Codes

Race in Bristol

The most populous races in Bristol are White / Caucasian (43,246 | 70.8%), Hispanic or Latino (12,373 | 20.3%), and Two or more Races (7,101 | 11.6%).
Race in Bristol
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,1093.5%
Black / African American4,6557.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific150.0%
Hispanic or Latino12,37320.3%
Native / Alaskan1280.2%
White / Caucasian43,24670.8%
Two or more Races7,10111.6%
Some other Race3,7986.2%
Total61,052100.0%

Ancestry in Bristol

The most populous ancestries reported in Bristol are Italian (10,177 | 16.7%), Puerto Rican (8,160 | 13.4%), Irish (8,123 | 13.3%), French (6,653 | 10.9%), and Polish (5,538 | 9.1%), together accounting for 63.3% of all Bristol residents.
Ancestry in Bristol
Ancestry# Population% Population
African6071.0%
Alaska Native100.0%
Albanian2060.3%
American2,0733.4%
Arab1950.3%
Armenian210.0%
Austrian1960.3%
Barbadian1910.3%
Belgian370.1%
Bhutanese1800.3%
Blackfeet90.0%
Bolivian590.1%
Brazilian1910.3%
British2890.5%
British West Indian670.1%
Bulgarian110.0%
Burmese410.1%
Canadian3300.5%
Cape Verdean350.1%
Celtic140.0%
Central American5971.0%
Central American Indian2770.4%
Cherokee1710.3%
Colombian3650.6%
Cuban1160.2%
Czech440.1%
Czechoslovakian1190.2%
Danish910.2%
Dominican6191.0%
Dutch4230.7%
Eastern European710.1%
Ecuadorian6961.1%
English3,6976.1%
European2790.5%
Finnish1150.2%
French6,65310.9%
French American Indian130.0%
French Canadian2,3943.9%
German5,1118.4%
Ghanaian290.1%
Greek2220.4%
Guatemalan400.1%
Haitian190.0%
Honduran4170.7%
Hungarian4060.7%
Indian (Asian)3670.6%
Iranian370.1%
Irish8,12313.3%
Iroquois80.0%
Italian10,17716.7%
Jamaican5941.0%
Japanese3780.6%
Korean6111.0%
Lebanese860.1%
Lithuanian4900.8%
Mexican8921.5%
Mexican American Indian770.1%
Mongolian830.1%
Moroccan290.1%
Native Hawaiian270.0%
Navajo520.1%
Nicaraguan270.0%
Nigerian730.1%
Norwegian1960.3%
Pakistani300.1%
Peruvian3050.5%
Polish5,5389.1%
Portuguese2980.5%
Puerto Rican8,16013.4%
Romanian140.0%
Russian2460.4%
Scandinavian990.2%
Scotch-Irish1950.3%
Scottish6961.1%
Slovak730.1%
South American1,6792.8%
South American Indian20.0%
Spaniard810.1%
Spanish1070.2%
Spanish American530.1%
Sri Lankan5070.8%
Subsaharan African7441.2%
Swedish1,1111.8%
Swiss770.1%
Thai5070.8%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1070.2%
Turkish230.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander10.0%
Ukrainian4510.7%
Venezuelan630.1%
Welsh2300.4%
West Indian390.1%
Yugoslavian100.0%
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Immigrants in Bristol

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bristol came from Latin America (2,437 | 4.0%), Asia (1,431 | 2.3%), Europe (1,279 | 2.1%), South America (1,010 | 1.7%), and Caribbean (824 | 1.3%), together accounting for 11.4% of all Bristol residents.
Immigrants in Bristol
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1860.3%
Albania360.1%
Asia1,4312.3%
Austria40.0%
Bahamas990.2%
Belgium160.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina50.0%
Brazil1780.3%
Bulgaria60.0%
Cambodia1640.3%
Canada3770.6%
Caribbean8241.3%
Central America6031.0%
China380.1%
Colombia1690.3%
Costa Rica210.0%
Cuba90.0%
Dominican Republic2110.4%
Eastern Asia960.2%
Eastern Europe7101.2%
Ecuador5050.8%
England2030.3%
Europe1,2792.1%
France110.0%
Germany690.1%
Ghana510.1%
Greece150.0%
Guatemala400.1%
Haiti60.0%
Honduras3240.5%
India2400.4%
Iran310.1%
Ireland130.0%
Italy1600.3%
Jamaica4730.8%
Japan410.1%
Jordan240.0%
Korea170.0%
Latin America2,4374.0%
Lithuania70.0%
Malaysia240.0%
Mexico1730.3%
Morocco190.0%
Nicaragua270.0%
Nigeria80.0%
Northern Africa1270.2%
Northern Europe2230.4%
Pakistan2990.5%
Panama180.0%
Peru950.2%
Philippines3060.5%
Poland6511.1%
Portugal710.1%
Scotland70.0%
Singapore240.0%
South America1,0101.7%
South Central Asia5861.0%
South Eastern Asia7011.1%
Southern Europe2460.4%
Sri Lanka160.0%
Thailand220.0%
Trinidad and Tobago220.0%
Ukraine50.0%
Venezuela630.1%
Vietnam1610.3%
Western Africa590.1%
Western Asia240.0%
Western Europe1000.2%
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Sex and Age in Bristol

Sex and Age in Bristol

The most populous age groups in Bristol are 35 to 39 Years (2,691 | 8.9%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (2,569 | 8.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bristol
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,449 (4.8%)1,498 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years1,323 (4.4%)1,990 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Years2,187 (7.2%)2,114 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years2,602 (8.6%)1,689 (5.5%)
20 to 24 Years1,856 (6.1%)1,675 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Years2,621 (8.7%)2,569 (8.3%)
30 to 34 Years1,972 (6.5%)2,161 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Years2,691 (8.9%)2,043 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years1,812 (6.0%)1,777 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years1,974 (6.5%)1,934 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years2,224 (7.3%)2,078 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years1,920 (6.4%)1,840 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years1,581 (5.2%)2,046 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years1,455 (4.8%)1,656 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years854 (2.8%)1,337 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years842 (2.8%)799 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years366 (1.2%)664 (2.2%)
85 Years and over516 (1.7%)937 (3.0%)
Total30,245 (100.0%)30,807 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bristol

Median Family Size in Bristol

The median family size in Bristol is 3.13 persons per family, with married-couple families (10,468 | 68.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.23 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,481 | 9.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.64 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bristol
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple10,468 (68.8%)3.23
Single Male/Father1,481 (9.7%)2.64
Single Female/Mother3,272 (21.5%)3.03
Total Families15,221 (100.0%)3.13

Median Household Size in Bristol

The median household size in Bristol is 2.50 persons per household, with single female/mother households (3,272 | 13.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.3 persons per household. non-family households (8,855 | 36.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bristol
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple10,468 (43.5%)3.26
Single Male/Father1,481 (6.1%)2.88
Single Female/Mother3,272 (13.6%)3.30
Non-family8,855 (36.8%)1.26
Total Households24,076 (100.0%)2.50

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bristol

Out of a total of 24,076 households in Bristol, 15,221 (63.2%) are family households, while 8,855 (36.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,469, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 6,897.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bristol
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-6,897 (28.6%)
2-Person Households6,469 (26.9%)1,744 (7.2%)
3-Person Households3,652 (15.2%)169 (0.7%)
4-Person Households3,601 (15.0%)31 (0.1%)
5-Person Households1,055 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households260 (1.1%)14 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households184 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total15,221 (63.2%)8,855 (36.8%)

Female Fertility in Bristol

Fertility by Age in Bristol

Average fertility rate in Bristol is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bristol
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years353 (69.0%)55.0
35 to 50 years159 (31.0%)26.0
Total512 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bristol

74.6% of women with births (512) in Bristol are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 30.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 15.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bristol
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years247 (70.0%)106 (30.0%)
35 to 50 years135 (84.9%)24 (15.1%)
Total382 (74.6%)130 (25.4%)

Fertility by Education in Bristol

Average fertility rate in Bristol is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 53.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 10.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 33.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bristol
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School14 (2.7%)10.0
High School Diploma133 (26.0%)44.0
College or Associate's Degree150 (29.3%)33.0
Bachelor's Degree170 (33.2%)53.0
Graduate Degree45 (8.8%)22.0
Total512 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bristol

25.4% of women with births in Bristol are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 72.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bristol
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma36 (27.1%)97 (72.9%)
College or Associate's Degree133 (88.7%)17 (11.3%)
Bachelor's Degree154 (90.6%)16 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total382 (74.6%)130 (25.4%)

Income in Bristol

Income Overview in Bristol

Per Capita Income in Bristol is $40,984, while median incomes of families and households are $102,677 and $82,094 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income61,052$40,984
Median Family Income15,221$102,677
Mean Family Income15,221$117,638
Median Household Income24,076$82,094
Mean Household Income24,076$99,057
Income Deficit15,221$11,531
Wage / Income Gap (%)61,05226.08%
Wage / Income Gap ($)61,05273.92¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index61,0520.41

Earnings by Sex in Bristol

Average Earnings in Bristol are $48,438, $55,075 for men and $40,712 for women, a difference of 26.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Bristol
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male18,584 (52.2%)$55,075
Female17,047 (47.8%)$40,712
Total35,631 (100.0%)$48,438

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bristol

The most common earnings brackets in Bristol are $100,000+ for men (3,558 | 19.2%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (1,985 | 11.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bristol
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less670 (3.6%)841 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999272 (1.5%)578 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499667 (3.6%)661 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999164 (0.9%)390 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499611 (3.3%)432 (2.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999420 (2.3%)493 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499482 (2.6%)508 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999434 (2.3%)383 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499309 (1.7%)551 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999370 (2.0%)420 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999883 (4.8%)1,112 (6.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999521 (2.8%)941 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999729 (3.9%)1,080 (6.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999998 (5.4%)746 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,999796 (4.3%)826 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999939 (5.1%)798 (4.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,312 (12.4%)1,329 (7.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,231 (6.6%)1,266 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,218 (11.9%)1,985 (11.6%)
$100,000+3,558 (19.2%)1,707 (10.0%)
Total18,584 (100.0%)17,047 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bristol

Average earnings in Bristol are $59,291 for men and $48,295 for women, a difference of 18.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $87,992, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,009. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,858, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $30,982.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bristol
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,009$30,982
High School Diploma$55,543$40,105
College or Associate's Degree$60,888$42,826
Bachelor's Degree$70,167$58,577
Graduate Degree$87,992$70,858
Total$59,291$48,295

Family Income in Bristol

Family Income Brackets in Bristol

According to the Bristol family income data, there are 3,790 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 107 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bristol
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002441.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991070.7%
$15,000 to $24,9997765.1%
$25,000 to $34,9995783.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991,1427.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992,46616.2%
$75,000 to $99,9992,11613.9%
$100,000 to $149,9993,79024.9%
$150,000 to $199,9992,42015.9%
$200,000+1,58310.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bristol

6-person families (195 | 1.3%) account for the highest median family income in Bristol with $160,898 per family, while 2-person families (6,932 | 45.5%) have the highest median income of $42,236 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bristol
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families6,932 (45.5%)$84,472
3-Person Families3,574 (23.5%)$100,438
4-Person Families3,503 (23.0%)$142,953
5-Person Families883 (5.8%)$117,520
6-Person Families195 (1.3%)$160,898
7+ Person Families134 (0.9%)$156,607
Total15,221 (100.0%)$102,677

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bristol

The median family income in Bristol is $102,677, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,139) having the highest median family income of $155,056, while families with no earners (1,876) have the lowest median family income of $49,563, accounting for 14.1% and 12.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bristol
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,876 (12.3%)$49,563
1 Earner3,848 (25.3%)$66,210
2 Earners7,358 (48.3%)$123,163
3+ Earners2,139 (14.1%)$155,056
Total15,221 (100.0%)$102,677

Household Income in Bristol

Household Income Brackets in Bristol

With 4,815 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Bristol, accounting for 20.0% of all households. In contrast, only 795 households (3.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bristol
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008433.5%
$10,000 to $14,9997953.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991,9027.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991,4205.9%
$35,000 to $49,9992,1198.8%
$50,000 to $74,9994,02116.7%
$75,000 to $99,9993,46714.4%
$100,000 to $149,9994,81520.0%
$150,000 to $199,9992,81711.7%
$200,000+1,9268.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bristol

The median household income in Bristol is $82,094, with the highest median household income of $102,767 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 8,847 households (36.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $52,400, with 608 households (2.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bristol
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years608 (2.5%)$52,400
25 to 44 Years8,771 (36.4%)$88,839
45 to 64 Years8,847 (36.7%)$102,767
65+ Years5,850 (24.3%)$56,355
Total24,076 (100.0%)$82,094

Poverty in Bristol

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bristol

With 8.0% poverty level for males and 10.8% for females among the residents of Bristol, 15 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 110 males (23.0%) and 175 females (35.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bristol
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years262 (18.3%)220 (14.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)175 (35.9%)
6 to 11 Years173 (9.4%)346 (15.5%)
12 to 14 Years171 (12.1%)138 (10.7%)
15 Years110 (23.0%)17 (5.4%)
16 and 17 Years154 (17.3%)96 (12.8%)
18 to 24 Years235 (7.6%)423 (18.4%)
25 to 34 Years249 (5.4%)477 (10.1%)
35 to 44 Years354 (7.9%)330 (8.6%)
45 to 54 Years254 (6.1%)273 (6.8%)
55 to 64 Years208 (6.0%)383 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years111 (4.9%)151 (5.1%)
75 Years and over108 (6.6%)247 (11.3%)
Total2,389 (8.0%)3,276 (10.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bristol

According to the poverty statistics in Bristol, males aged 5 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 94.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bristol
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,169 (81.7%)1,270 (85.2%)
5 Years146 (100.0%)312 (64.1%)
6 to 11 Years1,670 (90.6%)1,881 (84.5%)
12 to 14 Years1,245 (87.9%)1,153 (89.3%)
15 Years368 (77.0%)299 (94.6%)
16 and 17 Years737 (82.7%)653 (87.2%)
18 to 24 Years2,841 (92.4%)1,870 (81.6%)
25 to 34 Years4,343 (94.6%)4,253 (89.9%)
35 to 44 Years4,149 (92.1%)3,490 (91.4%)
45 to 54 Years3,934 (93.9%)3,739 (93.2%)
55 to 64 Years3,251 (94.0%)3,482 (90.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,144 (95.1%)2,782 (94.9%)
75 Years and over1,529 (93.4%)1,933 (88.7%)
Total27,526 (92.0%)27,117 (89.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bristol

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bristol show that 2.3% or 239 of the total 10,468 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 66.7%, comprising of 28 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bristol
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children5,922 (98.0%)121 (2.0%)
1 or 2 Children3,802 (97.7%)90 (2.3%)
3 or 4 Children491 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children14 (33.3%)28 (66.7%)
Total10,229 (97.7%)239 (2.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bristol

According to the poverty data in Bristol, 3.5% or 52 single-father households and 17.4% or 569 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 households (4.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 256 households (83.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bristol
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children20 (3.0%)69 (5.1%)
1 or 2 Children32 (4.0%)244 (15.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)256 (83.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (3.5%)569 (17.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bristol

The poverty data for Bristol shows that 239 of the married-couple family households (2.3%) and 621 of the single-parent households (13.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (66.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 256 household (80.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bristol
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children121 (2.0%)89 (4.4%)
1 or 2 Children90 (2.3%)276 (11.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)256 (80.5%)
5 or more Children28 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total239 (2.3%)621 (13.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Bristol

Employment by Class of Employer in Bristol

Among the 32,250 employed individuals in Bristol, private company employees (22,931 | 71.1%), local government employees (2,406 | 7.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (2,116 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bristol
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees22,93171.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)9753.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,6025.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,1166.6%
Local Government Employees2,4067.5%
State Government Employees1,6315.1%
Federal Government Employees5401.7%
Unpaid Family Workers490.2%
Total32,250100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bristol

According to the labor force statistics for Bristol, out of the total population over 16 years of age (49,695), 71.0% or 35,283 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.6% or 2,329 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 91.8% or 4,764 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.4% or 275 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bristol
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,052 (58.7%)275 (13.4%)
20 to 24 Years3,051 (86.4%)375 (12.3%)
25 to 29 Years4,764 (91.8%)619 (13.0%)
30 to 34 Years3,736 (90.4%)284 (7.6%)
35 to 44 Years7,349 (88.3%)360 (4.9%)
45 to 54 Years7,167 (87.3%)143 (2.0%)
55 to 59 Years3,046 (81.0%)164 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years2,361 (65.1%)31 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,447 (27.3%)67 (4.6%)
75 Years and over280 (6.8%)13 (4.6%)
Total35,283 (71.0%)2,329 (6.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bristol

According to labor force statistics for Bristol, 85.5% of individuals (28,423) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (33,243) are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 1,592 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.8% or 9,922 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.2% or 125 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bristol
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,112 (68.5%)182 (11.2%)
High School Diploma7,445 (77.7%)891 (9.3%)
College / Associate Degree9,949 (88.6%)382 (3.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,922 (91.8%)476 (4.4%)
Total28,423 (85.5%)1,862 (5.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bristol

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bristol are Community & Social Service (3,772 | 11.5%), Management (2,691 | 8.2%), Business & Financial (2,294 | 7.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,262 | 6.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (2,118 | 6.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bristol

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bristol, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (72.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (70.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (86.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.8%), and Health Technologists (75.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bristol
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,593 (59.2%)1,098 (40.8%)
Business & Financial995 (43.4%)1,299 (56.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,204 (72.0%)469 (28.0%)
Computers & Mathematics707 (70.4%)298 (29.6%)
Architecture & Engineering419 (89.1%)51 (10.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science78 (39.4%)120 (60.6%)
Community & Social Service 1,324 (35.1%)2,448 (64.9%)
Education, Arts & Media64 (13.8%)400 (86.2%)
Legal Services & Support179 (48.0%)194 (52.0%)
Education Instruction & Library606 (28.6%)1,512 (71.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment475 (58.1%)342 (41.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating435 (19.2%)1,827 (80.8%)
Health Technologists306 (24.6%)940 (75.4%)
Total (Category)5,551 (43.7%)7,141 (56.3%)
Total (Overall)16,940 (51.5%)15,920 (48.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bristol are Healthcare Support (1,479 | 4.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (1,334 | 4.1%), Personal Care & Service (1,070 | 3.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (963 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (651 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Bristol

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bristol, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (77.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (75.3%), and Security & Protection (74.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.9%), Personal Care & Service (75.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bristol
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support209 (14.1%)1,270 (85.9%)
Security & Protection487 (74.8%)164 (25.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention341 (77.0%)102 (23.0%)
Law Enforcement146 (70.2%)62 (29.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving636 (47.7%)698 (52.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance725 (75.3%)238 (24.7%)
Personal Care & Service265 (24.8%)805 (75.2%)
Total (Category)2,322 (42.2%)3,175 (57.8%)
Total (Overall)16,940 (51.5%)15,920 (48.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bristol are Office & Administration (4,284 | 13.0%), and Sales & Related (3,051 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bristol

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bristol
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,395 (45.7%)1,656 (54.3%)
Office & Administration1,316 (30.7%)2,968 (69.3%)
Total (Category)2,711 (37.0%)4,624 (63.0%)
Total (Overall)16,940 (51.5%)15,920 (48.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bristol are Construction & Extraction (1,691 | 5.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (743 | 2.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bristol

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bristol
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,683 (99.5%)8 (0.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair737 (99.2%)6 (0.8%)
Total (Category)2,420 (99.4%)14 (0.6%)
Total (Overall)16,940 (51.5%)15,920 (48.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bristol are Production (2,485 | 7.6%), Transportation (1,347 | 4.1%), and Material Moving (1,070 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bristol

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bristol
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,972 (79.4%)513 (20.6%)
Transportation1,142 (84.8%)205 (15.2%)
Material Moving822 (76.8%)248 (23.2%)
Total (Category)3,936 (80.3%)966 (19.7%)
Total (Overall)16,940 (51.5%)15,920 (48.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bristol

Employment Industries in Bristol

The major employment industries in Bristol include Health Care & Social Assistance (5,322 | 16.2%), Manufacturing (4,196 | 12.8%), Retail Trade (4,067 | 12.4%), Educational Services (2,825 | 8.6%), and Finance & Insurance (2,647 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Bristol

Employment Industries by Sex in Bristol

The Bristol industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (94.7%), and Construction (93.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (85.3%), and Educational Services (68.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bristol
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,004 (93.0%)151 (7.0%)
Manufacturing2,999 (71.5%)1,197 (28.5%)
Wholesale Trade535 (84.5%)98 (15.5%)
Retail Trade2,275 (55.9%)1,792 (44.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,266 (80.2%)312 (19.8%)
Utilities162 (94.7%)9 (5.3%)
Information802 (83.8%)155 (16.2%)
Finance & Insurance1,002 (37.9%)1,645 (62.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing232 (64.8%)126 (35.2%)
Professional & Scientific725 (46.4%)837 (53.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support882 (67.3%)429 (32.7%)
Educational Services900 (31.9%)1,925 (68.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance785 (14.7%)4,537 (85.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation361 (60.6%)235 (39.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services629 (37.3%)1,059 (62.7%)
Public Administration607 (53.5%)528 (46.5%)
Total16,940 (51.5%)15,920 (48.4%)

Education in Bristol

School Enrollment in Bristol

The most common levels of schooling among the 14,925 students in Bristol are high school (3,535 | 23.7%), middle school (3,305 | 22.1%), and elementary school (2,882 | 19.3%).
School Enrollment in Bristol
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool8615.8%
Kindergarten7314.9%
Elementary School2,88219.3%
Middle School3,30522.1%
High School3,53523.7%
College / Undergraduate2,75118.4%
Graduate / Professional8605.8%
Total14,925100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bristol

Out of a total of 14,925 students who are enrolled in schools in Bristol, 2,209 (14.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 12,716 (85.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 396 (53.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,061 (93.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bristol
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds671 (76.3%)208 (23.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,061 (93.9%)198 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,940 (92.5%)319 (7.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,179 (92.1%)188 (7.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,041 (83.0%)214 (17.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds783 (70.0%)336 (30.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds694 (66.1%)356 (33.9%)
35 Years and over341 (46.3%)396 (53.7%)
Total12,716 (85.2%)2,209 (14.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bristol

Business (2,951 | 21.6%), science & technology (1,630 | 11.9%), education (1,318 | 9.7%), arts & humanities (1,138 | 8.3%), and literature & languages (952 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 13,653 individuals in Bristol who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bristol
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5033.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4723.5%
Physical & Health Sciences2822.1%
Psychology8286.1%
Social Sciences8496.2%
Engineering7535.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies420.3%
Science & Technology1,63011.9%
Business2,95121.6%
Education1,3189.7%
Literature & Languages9527.0%
Liberal Arts & History8035.9%
Visual & Performing Arts5353.9%
Communications5974.4%
Arts & Humanities1,1388.3%
Total13,653100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bristol

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bristol

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bristol are males with 2 vehicles (7,094, accounting for 42.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (6,538, making up 45.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bristol
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle824 (4.9%)458 (3.0%)
1 Vehicle3,174 (18.9%)3,381 (21.9%)
2 Vehicles7,094 (42.2%)6,538 (42.3%)
3 Vehicles3,378 (20.1%)2,980 (19.3%)
4 Vehicles1,569 (9.3%)1,444 (9.3%)
5 or more Vehicles756 (4.5%)642 (4.2%)
Total16,795 (100.0%)15,443 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bristol

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bristol are 20 to 24 minutes (4,442 commuters, 15.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (4,409 commuters, 15.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (4,257 commuters, 14.6%).
Commute Time in Bristol
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6652.3%
5 to 9 Minutes2,7049.3%
10 to 14 Minutes4,40915.1%
15 to 19 Minutes4,25714.6%
20 to 24 Minutes4,44215.3%
25 to 29 Minutes2,7959.6%
30 to 34 Minutes3,47011.9%
35 to 39 Minutes1,2594.3%
40 to 44 Minutes1,2234.2%
45 to 59 Minutes2,2687.8%
60 to 89 Minutes1,0473.6%
90 or more Minutes5541.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Bristol

The most common commute times in Bristol are 20 to 24 minutes (2,690 commuters, 17.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (2,326 commuters, 17.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bristol
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes263 (1.7%)402 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,168 (7.4%)1,536 (11.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,588 (16.4%)1,821 (13.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,931 (12.2%)2,326 (17.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,690 (17.1%)1,752 (13.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,508 (9.6%)1,287 (9.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,646 (10.4%)1,824 (13.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes641 (4.1%)618 (4.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes565 (3.6%)658 (4.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,467 (9.3%)801 (6.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes830 (5.3%)217 (1.6%)
90 or more Minutes472 (3.0%)82 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bristol

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bristol are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,007, 12.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,214, 16.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bristol
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM800 (5.1%)328 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,044 (6.6%)249 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,346 (8.5%)426 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,710 (10.8%)787 (5.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,693 (10.7%)1,232 (9.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,007 (12.7%)2,214 (16.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,507 (9.6%)2,170 (16.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,248 (7.9%)1,599 (12.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM683 (4.3%)980 (7.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM787 (5.0%)534 (4.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM267 (1.7%)542 (4.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM167 (1.1%)274 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,561 (9.9%)1,349 (10.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM949 (6.0%)640 (4.8%)
Total15,769 (100.0%)13,324 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bristol

Occupancy by Ownership in Bristol

Of the total 24,076 dwellings in Bristol, owner-occupied units account for 15,659 (65.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 8,417 (35.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bristol
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units15,65965.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8,41735.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units24,076100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bristol

Occupancy by Household Size in Bristol
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6,89728.6%
2-Person Household8,21334.1%
3-Person Household3,82115.9%
4+ Person Household5,14521.4%
Total Housing Units24,076100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bristol

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bristol
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,530 (51.2%)3,367 (48.8%)
2-Person Household5,710 (69.5%)2,503 (30.5%)
3-Person Household2,571 (67.3%)1,250 (32.7%)
4+ Person Household3,848 (74.8%)1,297 (25.2%)
Total Housing Units15,659 (65.0%)8,417 (35.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bristol

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bristol
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School581 (37.2%)979 (62.8%)
High School Diploma4,162 (58.1%)3,004 (41.9%)
College/Associate Degree5,130 (65.5%)2,707 (34.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,786 (77.0%)1,727 (23.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bristol

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bristol
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,78219.9%
35 to 44 Years4,59719.1%
45 to 54 Years4,55418.9%
55 to 64 Years4,29317.8%
65 to 74 Years3,29613.7%
75 to 84 Years1,6947.0%
85 Years and Over8603.6%
Total24,076100.0%

Housing Finances in Bristol

Median Income by Occupancy in Bristol

Median Income by Occupancy in Bristol
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied15,659 (65.0%)$105,957
Renter-Occupied8,417 (35.0%)$44,861
Average24,076 (100.0%)$82,094

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bristol

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bristol
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000189 (1.2%)427 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99946 (0.3%)191 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999100 (0.6%)683 (8.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999193 (1.2%)586 (7.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999374 (2.4%)739 (8.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999589 (3.8%)822 (9.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999921 (5.9%)1,186 (14.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,214 (14.1%)1,803 (21.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,655 (17.0%)802 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,042 (25.8%)764 (9.1%)
$150,000 or more4,336 (27.7%)414 (4.9%)
Total15,659 (100.0%)8,417 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bristol

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bristol
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30036 (0.2%)335 (4.0%)
$300 to $499361 (2.3%)528 (6.3%)
$500 to $7991,788 (11.4%)636 (7.6%)
$800 to $9991,250 (8.0%)964 (11.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,280 (20.9%)3,388 (40.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,671 (23.4%)1,953 (23.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,821 (18.0%)296 (3.5%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,229 (7.9%)46 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more1,223 (7.8%)30 (0.4%)
Total15,659 (100.0%)8,417 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bristol

Housing Structures in Bristol

Housing Structures in Bristol
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached13,66756.8%
Single Unit, Attached1,1284.7%
2 Unit Apartments2,3259.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,48710.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,1884.9%
10 or more Apartments3,09012.8%
Mobile Home / Other1910.8%
Total24,076100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bristol

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bristol
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached12,956 (94.8%)711 (5.2%)
Single Unit, Attached633 (56.1%)495 (43.9%)
2 Unit Apartments679 (29.2%)1,646 (70.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments471 (18.9%)2,016 (81.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments161 (13.6%)1,027 (86.5%)
10 or more Apartments640 (20.7%)2,450 (79.3%)
Mobile Home / Other119 (62.3%)72 (37.7%)
Total15,659 (65.0%)8,417 (35.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bristol

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bristol
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room17 (0.1%)262 (3.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms402 (2.6%)2,351 (27.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms4,927 (31.5%)4,353 (51.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms7,173 (45.8%)1,159 (13.8%)
8 or more Rooms3,140 (20.1%)292 (3.5%)
Total15,659 (100.0%)8,417 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bristol

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bristol
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,604 (16.6%)2,909 (34.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas940 (6.0%)192 (2.3%)
Electricity2,724 (17.4%)3,815 (45.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene8,843 (56.5%)1,410 (16.8%)
Coal or Coke16 (0.1%)19 (0.2%)
All other Fuels459 (2.9%)26 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used73 (0.5%)46 (0.5%)
Total15,659 (100.0%)8,417 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bristol

Household Vehicle Usage in Bristol
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle384 (2.5%)1,560 (18.5%)
1 Vehicle3,934 (25.1%)4,496 (53.4%)
2 Vehicles7,148 (45.7%)1,967 (23.4%)
3 or more Vehicles4,193 (26.8%)394 (4.7%)
Total15,659 (100.0%)8,417 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bristol

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bristol

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,42411,235
Median Property Value$221,700$240,400
Median Household Income$86,354$3,481
Monthly Housing Costs$826$1,210
Real Estate Taxes$4,906$189

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bristol

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bristol
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000247 (5.6%)159 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999194 (4.4%)297 (2.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,021 (68.3%)7,796 (69.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999805 (18.2%)2,663 (23.7%)
$500,000 to $749,99988 (2.0%)191 (1.7%)
$750,000 to $999,99945 (1.0%)75 (0.7%)
$1,000,000 or more24 (0.5%)54 (0.5%)
Total4,424 (100.0%)11,235 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bristol

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bristol
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00047 (1.1%)286 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999393 (8.9%)188 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999386 (8.7%)274 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999391 (8.8%)203 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999695 (15.7%)530 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999726 (16.4%)1,519 (13.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999931 (21.0%)1,929 (17.2%)
$150,000 or more855 (19.3%)3,111 (27.7%)
Total4,424 (100.0%)11,235 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bristol

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bristol
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,598 (36.1%)115,858 (1,031.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x991 (22.4%)5,150 (45.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x461 (10.4%)2,865 (25.5%)
4.0x or more1,351 (30.5%)1,491 (13.3%)
Total4,424 (100.0%)11,235 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bristol

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bristol
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80087 (2.0%)77 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,499174 (3.9%)219 (1.9%)
$800 to $1,4994,026 (91.0%)207 (1.8%)
Total4,424 (100.0%)11,235 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bristol

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bristol

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bristol
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,580 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years10,574 (99.1%)93 (0.9%)
19 to 25 Years4,786 (92.8%)369 (7.2%)
26 to 34 Years7,609 (92.2%)640 (7.8%)
35 to 44 Years7,947 (95.9%)340 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years7,818 (95.3%)382 (4.7%)
55 to 64 Years7,156 (97.7%)168 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years5,008 (96.5%)180 (3.5%)
75 Years and older3,817 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total58,295 (96.4%)2,172 (3.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bristol

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bristol
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,580 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen10,574 (99.1%)93 (0.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,786 (92.8%)369 (7.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bristol

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bristol
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,383 (96.5%)193 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9996,563 (95.1%)341 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,536 (92.4%)702 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,966 (96.5%)290 (3.5%)
$100,000 and over29,595 (97.9%)637 (2.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bristol

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bristol
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,809 (50.5%)2,083 (58.2%)
6 to 18 Years4,736 (44.4%)6,509 (61.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,648 (32.0%)3,300 (64.0%)
25 to 34 Years1,904 (23.1%)5,857 (71.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,404 (29.0%)6,065 (73.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,674 (20.4%)6,432 (78.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,897 (25.9%)5,627 (76.8%)
65 to 74 Years4,628 (89.2%)2,542 (49.0%)
75 Years and over3,739 (98.0%)2,225 (58.3%)
Total24,439 (40.4%)40,640 (67.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bristol

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bristol
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years594 (12.2%)294 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years979 (12.8%)653 (9.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,884 (15.5%)1,803 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years735 (32.6%)610 (20.8%)
75 Years and over814 (49.7%)1,105 (50.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bristol

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bristol: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years88 (1.1%)9 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years554 (4.6%)351 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years323 (14.3%)133 (4.5%)
75 Years and over483 (29.5%)420 (19.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bristol: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years108 (2.2%)62 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years29 (0.4%)137 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years319 (2.6%)388 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years167 (7.4%)80 (2.7%)
75 Years and over79 (4.8%)190 (8.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bristol: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years441 (9.0%)202 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years807 (10.6%)402 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years716 (5.9%)717 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years188 (8.3%)116 (4.0%)
75 Years and over151 (9.2%)265 (12.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bristol: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years99 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years189 (2.5%)61 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years855 (7.1%)1,006 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years402 (17.8%)347 (11.8%)
75 Years and over468 (28.6%)766 (35.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bristol: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years66 (1.3%)30 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years123 (1.6%)48 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years201 (1.7%)550 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years119 (5.3%)56 (1.9%)
75 Years and over208 (12.7%)414 (19.0%)

Technology Access in Bristol

Computing Device Access in Bristol

Computing Device Access in Bristol
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop19,50381.0%
Smartphone20,93587.0%
Tablet15,63965.0%
No Computing Device1,3905.8%
Total24,076100.0%

Internet Access in Bristol

Internet Access in Bristol
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet710.3%
Broadband Home19,48180.9%
Cellular Data Only1,8747.8%
Satellite Internet6862.9%
No Internet2,3089.6%
Total24,076100.0%

Bristol Summary

Bristol, Connecticut is a city located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is located approximately 20 miles southwest of Hartford, the state capital. As of the 2010 census, the population of Bristol was 60,477, making it the ninth largest city in the state.

History

Bristol was first settled in 1654 by settlers from Plymouth, Massachusetts. The town was named after Bristol, England, and was incorporated in 1785. During the Revolutionary War, Bristol was the site of a major battle between the British and American forces. The city was also the home of the American Clock & Watch Company, which was founded in 1853 and was the largest clock manufacturer in the world at the time.

Geography

Bristol is located in central Connecticut, approximately 20 miles southwest of Hartford. It is bordered by the towns of Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Wolcott. The city is situated on the banks of the Pequabuck River, which flows through the city and empties into the nearby Lake Compounce. The city has a total area of 26.3 square miles, of which 25.9 square miles is land and 0.4 square miles is water.

Economy

Bristol is home to several major employers, including ESPN, which is headquartered in the city. Other major employers include the Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, the Barnes Group, and the American Clock & Watch Company. The city also has a thriving tourism industry, with attractions such as Lake Compounce, the New England Carousel Museum, and the American Clock & Watch Museum.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Bristol was 60,477, with a population density of 2,310 people per square mile. The median age of the population was 40.7 years, and the median household income was $60,945. The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 5.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.2% from other races. The largest ancestry groups in Bristol were Italian (17.2%), Irish (15.7%), and German (13.2%).
Bristol is served by the Bristol Public Schools system, which consists of seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The city is also home to several private schools, including St. Paul Catholic High School and Bristol Central High School.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bristol?
Total Population of Bristol is 61,052.
What is the Total Male Population of Bristol?
Total Male Population of Bristol is 30,245.
What is the Total Female Population of Bristol?
Total Female Population of Bristol is 30,807.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bristol?
There are 98.18 Males per 100 Females in Bristol.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bristol?
There are 101.86 Females per 100 Males in Bristol.
What is the Median Population Age in Bristol?
Median Population Age in Bristol is 37.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bristol
Average Family Size in Bristol is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bristol
Average Household Size in Bristol is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bristol?
Per Capita income in Bristol is $40,984.
What is the Median Family Income in Bristol?
Median Family Income in Bristol is $102,677.
What is the Median Household income in Bristol?
Median Household Income in Bristol is $82,094.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bristol?
Income or Wage Gap in Bristol is 26.1%.
Women in Bristol earn 73.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Bristol?
Family Income Deficit in Bristol is $11,531.
Families that are below poverty line in Bristol earn $11,531 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bristol?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bristol is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bristol?
There are 35,283 People in the Labor Forcein in Bristol.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bristol?
71.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Bristol.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bristol?
Unemployment Rate in Bristol is 6.6%.