Bristol County, Massachusetts

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 578,436

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    Bristol County is a large county in Massachusetts with a population of 578,436. The median household income is $84,198, 29% above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.6%, median home value is $421,800, and 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 27% above the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    578,436

    2023 estimate

    Rank #118 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $84,198

    Household

    Rank #380 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $421,800

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #191 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    30.6%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #676 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    51.2%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    13.5%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    21.8%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    4.3%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Massachusetts
    $96,546
    Bristol County
    $84,198

    13% below Massachusetts avg·29% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Massachusetts
    9.6%
    Bristol County
    11.6%

    21% below Massachusetts avg·22% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Massachusetts
    65.7%
    Bristol County
    65.2%

    1% below Massachusetts avg·13% above national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $43,752

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    11.6%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    65.2%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Massachusetts
    $587,193
    Bristol County
    $421,800

    28% below Massachusetts avg·102% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Massachusetts
    $1,558
    Bristol County
    $1,181

    24% below Massachusetts avg·27% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Massachusetts
    67.0%
    Bristol County
    62.2%

    7% below Massachusetts avg·15% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Massachusetts
    35.4%
    Bristol County
    33.8%

    4% above Massachusetts avg·43% below national avg

    Housing Units

    244,166

    Households

    232,202

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.4

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $2,330

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    88.6%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    28 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Massachusetts
    45.2%
    Bristol County
    30.6%

    32% below Massachusetts avg·27% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Massachusetts
    92.4%
    Bristol County
    86.2%

    7% below Massachusetts avg·3% below national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    10.9%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    3.6%

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