2023 ACS Census Data · Population 17,024
Bristol city is a small county in Virginia with a population of 17,024. The median household income is $44,706, 31% below the national average. The poverty rate is 18.3%, median home value is $168,700, and 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
17,024
2023 estimate
Rank #2035 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$44,706
Household
Rank #2924 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$168,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #1666 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
23.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #1306 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
40% below Virginia avg·31% below national avg
Poverty Rate
41% below Virginia avg·22% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% below Virginia avg·4% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$29,646
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
18.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
39% below Virginia avg·19% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
32% below Virginia avg·17% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
11% below Virginia avg·13% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
15% below Virginia avg·24% below national avg
Housing Units
8,654
Households
7,327
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,198
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
76.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
18 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
18% below Virginia avg·1% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Virginia avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
15.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
14.5%
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