Bristol County, RI

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2019 Population

48,764

0.278% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jack Reed

Democratic Party

US Senator

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

44.3

0.226% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

7.45%

1.89% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$83,092

9.94% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$358,100

3.74% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

25,125

0.278% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Bristol County, RI had a population of 48.8k people with a median age of 44.3 and a median household income of $83,092. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Bristol County, RI declined from 48,900 to 48,764, a −0.278% decrease and its median household income grew from $75,578 to $83,092, a 9.94% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bristol County, RI are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.4%), White (Hispanic) (2.77%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.06%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.73%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.26%). 0% of the households in Bristol County, RI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.6% of the residents in Bristol County, RI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bristol County, RI are Roger Williams University (1,203 degrees awarded in 2020) and Roger Williams University School of Law (146 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Bristol County, RI was $358,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.7%. Most people in Bristol County, RI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Bristol County, RI was 2 cars per household.

Bristol County, RI borders Bristol County, MA, Kent County, RI, Newport County, RI, and Providence County, RI.

About the photo: Sunset over Bristol and Little Compton, RI

Photo by Peter Rintels

United States Rhode Island Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Diversity

Bristol County, RI is home to a population of 48.8k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 10.7% of Bristol County, RI residents were born outside of the country (5.23k people).

In 2019, there were 33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (44.6k people) in Bristol County, RI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.35k White (Hispanic) and 1.01k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bristol County, RI

White (Non-Hispanic)
44.6k ± 188
White (Hispanic)
1.35k ± 71
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.01k ± 111

3.05%

Hispanic Population

1.49k people

3.05% of the people in Bristol County, RI are hispanic (1.49k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bristol County, RI as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

10.7%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

5.23k people

10.4%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

5.11k people

As of 2019, 10.7% of Bristol County, RI residents (5.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bristol County, RI was 10.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bristol County, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.8

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Bristol County, RI was 44.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 57. But people in Bristol County, RI are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Bristol County, RI residents was 44.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Rhode Island.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
27,845 ± 4,043 people
Guatemala
13,419 ± 2,826 people
Portugal
12,601 ± 2,740 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rhode Island was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 27,845 Rhode Island residents, followed by Guatemala with 13,419 and Portugal with 12,601.

Citizenship

97.6%

2019 Citizenship

97.1%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.6% of Bristol County, RI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Bristol County, RI was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bristol County, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
898 ± 179
Gulf War (2001-)
379 ± 145
Korea
264 ± 81

Bristol County, RI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.37 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Rhode Island. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Rhode Island, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Rhode Island (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Rhode Island. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Rhode Island.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Rhode Island across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Bristol County, RI is $83,092. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Bristol County, RI was Census Tract 304 with a value of $183,523, followed by Census Tract 303 and Census Tract 302, with respective values of $133,086 and $114,479.

Males in Rhode Island have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,664. The income inequality in Rhode Island (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Bristol County, RI employs 25.1k people. The largest industries in Bristol County, RI are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,483 people), Educational Services (4,102 people), and Retail Trade (2,442 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($80,345), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($79,924), and Public Administration ($71,087).

Wages

Median Household Income

$83,092

2019 value

± $4,339

9.94%

1 Year Growth

± 6.29%

Households in Bristol County, RI have a median annual income of $83,092, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $75,578 in 2018, which represents a 9.94% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Bristol County, RI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Rhode Island.

$71,021

Average Male Salary in Rhode Island

± $3,561

$55,664

Average Female Salary in Rhode Island

± $2,640

In 2019, full-time male employees in Rhode Island made 1.28 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Rhode Island by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Rhode Island.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Rhode Island

Asian
$59,844 ± $13,016
White
$56,474 ± $2,217
American Indian
$47,016 ± $44,702

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Rhode Island workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.06 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Rhode Island.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Rhode Island by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bristol County, RI is from Rhode Island.

0.453

2019 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

0.459

2018 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

In 2019, the income inequality in Rhode Island was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.21% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Rhode Island was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rhode Island in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Rhode Island across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 304
Census Tract 303
Census Tract 302

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bristol County, RI was Census Tract 304 with a value of $183,523, followed by Census Tract 303 and Census Tract 302, with respective values of $133,086 and $114,479.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Bristol County, RI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.45% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bristol County, RI (3.36k out of 45k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
2,737 ± 416
Black
280 ± 151
Asian
195 ± 148

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bristol County, RI is White, followed by Black and Asian.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

25.1k

2019 Value

± 996

−0.278%

1 Year decline

± 5.57%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Bristol County, RI declined at a rate of −0.278%, from 25.2k employees to 25.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bristol County, RI, are Management Occupations (3,258 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,588 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,357 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bristol County, RI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Bristol County, RI, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (3,258 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,588 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,357 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Bristol County, RI has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.87 times higher than expected), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.79 times), and Community & Social Service Occupations (1.63 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Bristol County, RI, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($111,250), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($94,519), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($88,438).

Industries

Employment by Industries

25.1k

2019 Value

± 996

−0.278%

1 Year decline

± 5.57%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Bristol County, RI declined at a rate of −0.278%, from 25.2k employees to 25.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bristol County, RI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,483 people), Educational Services (4,102 people), and Retail Trade (2,442 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bristol County, RI, though some of these residents may live in Bristol County, RI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Bristol County, RI, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,483 people), Educational Services (4,102 people), and Retail Trade (2,442 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Bristol County, RI has an unusually high number of Educational Services (1.76 times higher than expected), Health Care & Social Assistance (1.29 times), and Finance & Insurance (1.28 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Bristol County, RI, by median earnings, are Information ($80,345), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($79,924), and Public Administration ($71,087).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Rhode Island to other states, or from other states to Rhode Island.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Rhode Island product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $12.6B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($10.2B) and Misc. mfg. prods. ($6.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Rhode Island products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Rhode Island.

$57.4B

2020 Value in Rhode Island

$99.7B

Projected 2050 Value in Rhode Island

73.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Rhode Island trade was $57.4B. This is expected to increase 73.8% to $99.7B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Rhode Island trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Rhode Island to other states, or from other states to Rhode Island.

Most Common Trade Partners

Massachusetts
$12.4B
Connecticut
$4.56B
New York
$2.87B

In 2020, the top outbound Rhode Island domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $12.4B, followed by Connecticut with $4.56B and New York and $2.87B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Rhode Island shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bristol County, RI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%). The most partisan county was Newport County, RI with 63.9% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are the senators currently representing the state of Rhode Island. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Rhode Island is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Bristol County, RI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Rhode Island.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Bristol County, RI

63.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Rhode Island

Newport County, RI
63.9% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Bristol County, RI
63.5% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Providence County, RI
60.5% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Rhode Island was Newport County, RI with 63.9% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Rhode Island colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Rhode Island

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

Jack Reed

Senator from Rhode Island

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator from Rhode Island

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are the senators currently representing Rhode Island.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Rhode Island over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Rhode Island

Rhode Island is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Rhode Island have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Bristol County, RI awarded 1,349 degrees. The student population of Bristol County, RI is skewed towards women, with 2,512 male students and 2,712 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bristol County, RI are White (1,042 and 78.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (96 and 7.27%), Unknown (81 and 6.13%), and Black or African American (43 and 3.26%).

The largest universities in Bristol County, RI by number of degrees awarded are Roger Williams University (1,203 and 89.2%) and Roger Williams University School of Law (146 and 10.8%).

The most popular majors in Bristol County, RI are Law (143 and 10.6%), Architecture (142 and 10.5%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (118 and 8.75%).

The median tuition cost in Bristol County, RI for private four year colleges is $34,402.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
77 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
96 degree-majorss awarded
Architecture
95 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bristol County, RI was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 77 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bristol County, RI according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Roger Williams University
1,203 degrees awarded
Roger Williams University School of Law
146 degrees awarded

$34,402

Median Private

In 2020, the Bristol County, RI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Roger Williams University with 1,203 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

612

Degrees Awarded to Men

737

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 612 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bristol County, RI, which is 0.83 times less than the 737 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Bristol County, RI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,042 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
96 degrees awarded
Unknown
81 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Bristol County, RI was White students. These 1,042 degrees mean that there were 10.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 96 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bristol County, RI was $358,100 in 2019, which is 1.49 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $345,200 to $358,100, a 3.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Bristol County, RI is 70.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Bristol County, RI have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bristol County, RI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$358,100

2019 Median

± $7,033

$345,200

2018 Median

± $9,222

In 2019, the median property value in Bristol County, RI grew to to $358,100 from the previous year's value of $345,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Bristol County, RI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bristol County, RI the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,092

Median Household Income

± $4,339

19.2k

Number of Households

± 861

In 2019, the median household income of the 19.2k households in Bristol County, RI grew to $83,092 from the previous year's value of $75,578.

The following chart displays the households in Bristol County, RI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Bristol County, RI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bristol County, RI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

70.7%

2019 Homeownership

69.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 70.7% of the housing units in Bristol County, RI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Bristol County, RI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bristol County, RI have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.6% of the workforce in Bristol County, RI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bristol County, RI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (5.58%)
Worked At Home (4.97%)

In 2019, 81.8% of workers in Bristol County, RI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.58%) and those who worked at home (4.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bristol County, RI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bristol County, RI have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

97.8% of the population of Bristol County, RI has health coverage, with 56.1% on employee plans, 10.7% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 16% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Rhode Island was $9,551 in 2014. This is a 4.27% increase from the previous year ($9,160).

Primary care physicians in Bristol County, RI see 502 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.66% increase from the previous year (489 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2552 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 485 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Kent County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (11%). Additionally, Kent County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (30.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

502 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bristol County, RI

Primary care physicians in Bristol County, RI see an average of 502 patients per year. This represents a 2.66% increase from the previous year (489 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bristol County, RI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

$9,551

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Rhode Island

$4,620

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,934

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,901

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Rhode Island (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.27%, from $9,160 to $9,551.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

2.19%

Uninsured

56.1%

Employer Coverage

10.7%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

16%

Non-Group

1.01%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bristol County, RI declined by 12.9% from 2.52% to 2.19%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bristol County, RI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.