Bristol, VA

Census Place

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2024 Population

16,849

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

43.4

1.88% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

18%

1.74% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$50,404

12.7% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$184,100

9.13% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

7,238

1.74% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Bristol, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Bristol, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bristol, VA are Crown Cutz Academy Bristol (22 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Bristol, VA was $184,100, and the homeownership rate was 63.6%.

Most people in Bristol, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Bristol, VA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Bristol, VA is home to a population of 16.8k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.25% of Bristol, VA residents were born outside of the country (379 people).

In 2024, there were 14.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.2k people) in Bristol, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 969 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 504 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2024 Citizenship

99.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.8% of Bristol, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bristol, VA was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bristol, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
14.2k ± 330
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
969 ± 270
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
504 ± 139

2.76%

Hispanic Population

465 people

2.76% of the people in Bristol, VA are hispanic (465 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bristol, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
108,778 ± 8,047 people
India
98,440 ± 7,659 people
Mexico
58,677 ± 5,927 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 108,778 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,440 and Mexico with 58,677.

Foreign-Born Population

2.25%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

379 people

0.946%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

161 people

As of 2024, 2.25% of Bristol, VA residents (379 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bristol, VA was 0.946%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
260 ± 116
Gulf War (2001-)
187 ± 102
Gulf War (1990s)
163 ± 85

Bristol, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Bristol, VA.

Health

89% of the population of Bristol, VA has health coverage, with 32% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 18.4% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 3.83% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1,341 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,341 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1329 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 379 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11%

Uninsured

32%

Employer Coverage

21.9%

Medicaid

18.4%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

3.83%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bristol, VA declined by 1.79% from 11.2% to 11%.

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

Economy

The economy of Bristol, VA employs 7.24k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bristol, VA were Manufacturing (1,121 people), Retail Trade (1,041 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (919 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,395), Wholesale Trade ($65,724), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($58,355).

Employment

Occupations

7.24k

2024 Value

± 749

−1.74%

1 Year decline

± 15%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bristol, VA declined at a rate of −1.74%, from 7.37k employees to 7.24k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bristol, VA, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,038 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (693 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (610 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bristol, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

7.24k

2024 Value

± 749

−1.74%

1 Year decline

± 15%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bristol, VA declined at a rate of −1.74%, from 7.37k employees to 7.24k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bristol, VA, are Manufacturing (1,121 people), Retail Trade (1,041 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (919 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bristol, VA, though some of these residents may live in Bristol, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,747

Median earning men ± $4,809

$36,339

Median earning women ± $3,782

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($95,227), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($86,016), and Public Administration ($52,354).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($98,064), Other Services Except Public Administration ($79,667), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,089).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bristol, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

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 Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Bristol, VA awarded 22 degrees. The student population of Bristol, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 15 male students and 17 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bristol, VA are White (16 and 72.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2 and 9.09%), Two or More Races (2 and 9.09%), and Black or African American (2 and 9.09%).

The largest universities in Bristol, VA by number of degrees awarded are Crown Cutz Academy Bristol (22 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Bristol, VA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (8 and 36.4%), Barbering (6 and 27.3%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (6 and 27.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 32 students enrolled in Bristol, VA, 46.9% men and 53.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 21 records, of which 47.6% were women and 52.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
8 degrees awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
5 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Bristol, VA was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Bristol, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Crown Cutz Academy Bristol

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Crown Cutz Academy Bristol with 22 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bristol, VA, which is 0.294 times less than the 17 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 16 degrees mean that there were 8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bristol, VA was $184,100 in 2024, which is 0.553 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $168,700 to $184,100, a 9.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Bristol, VA is 63.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Bristol, VA have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bristol, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$184,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$11,292

$4,598

Median Property Taxes

±$549

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bristol, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bristol, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.6%

Homeownership

2024

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 63.6% of the housing units in Bristol, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bristol, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$50,404

Median Household Income

± $3,694

7.23k

Number of Households

± 676

In 2024, the median household income of the 7.23k households in Bristol, VA grew to $50,404 from the previous year's value of $44,706.

The following chart displays the households in Bristol, VA 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bristol, VA is from Virginia.

0.47

2024 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.472

2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2024, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Worked At Home (11.6%)
Carpooled (5.75%)

In 2024, 78.4% of workers in Bristol, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.6%) and those who carpooled to work (5.75%).

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.

Commute Time

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bristol, VA have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.9% of the workforce in Bristol, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bristol, VA (2.97k out of 16.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bristol, VA is White, followed by Two Or More and Other.

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.