Bristol County Summary

Life in Bristol County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Bristol County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bristol County:

  • The population in Bristol County is 576,699.

  • The median home value in Bristol County is $478,902.

  • The median income in Bristol County is $80,628.

  • The median rent in Bristol County is $1,116.

  • The unemployment rate in Bristol County is 5.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Bristol County is 11.1%.

  • The average high in Bristol County is 61.2° and there are 103.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Bristol County

List Of Cities & Towns in Bristol County

New Bedford, MA Population 100,620

Fall River, MA Population 93,638

Taunton, MA Population 59,436

Attleboro, MA Population 46,384

Somerset, MA Population 18,266

Mansfield Center, MA Population 7,690

Bliss Corner, MA Population 5,591

Raynham Center, MA Population 5,074

North Westport, MA Population 4,660

Smith Mills, MA Population 4,556

Acushnet Center, MA Population 3,164

North Seekonk, MA Population 2,726

Ocean Grove, MA Population 2,691

Norton Center, MA Population 2,580

Map Of Bristol County

Bristol County, MA Weather

  • The average high in Bristol County is 61.2°.

  • There are 83.07 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 103.0 inches of rain each year with 12.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:53 hours of sun each day in Bristol County.

StatBristol County
Mean High61.2
Nice Days83.07
Rainfall103.0
Snowfall12.5
Sunny_hours4:53
61.2°
Average High
103.0
Inches of Rain

Bristol County Photos

Attleboroc Mac Train Station
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Case | GFDL
Attleboro Ma Downtown
Source: Public Domain
Postcarddowntownattleboroma
Source: Public Domain
Davol Mills Fall River
Source: Public Domain
Fall River Celebrates America
Source: Wikipedia User Wikimaster97commons | CC BY-SA 3.0
Fall River City Hall
Source: Public Domain

Bristol County Demographics

Population over time in Bristol County

The current population in Bristol County is 576,699. The population has increased 2.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 576,070 2.3%
2021 563,301 0.4%
2020 561,037 -

Gender in Bristol County

  • Bristol County is 51.1% female with 294,930 female residents.

  • Bristol County is 48.9% male with 281,769 male residents.

Female
51.1% (294,930)
Male
48.9% (281,769)
Gender Bristol County MA USA
Female 51.1% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Bristol County

Bristol County is:

  • 78.1% White with 450,686 White residents.

  • 3.8% African American with 21,656 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 513 American Indian residents.

  • 2.3% Asian with 13,247 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 155 Hawaiian residents.

  • 1.7% Other with 10,008 Other residents.

  • 4.9% Two Or More with 28,283 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.0% Hispanic with 52,151 Hispanic residents.

White
78.1% (450,686)
African American
3.8% (21,656)
American Indian
0.1% (513)
Asian
2.3% (13,247)
Hawaiian
0.0% (155)
Other
1.7% (10,008)
Two Or More
4.9% (28,283)
Hispanic
9.0% (52,151)

Table: Bristol County By Race

Race Bristol County MA USA
White 78.1% 68.9% 58.9%
African American 3.8% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 2.3% 6.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 1.7% 1.0% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.9% 3.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 9.0% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Bristol County, Massachusetts

  • 4.7% of households in Bristol County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.2% of households in Bristol County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Bristol County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Bristol County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Bristol County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Bristol County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Bristol County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Bristol County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Bristol County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Bristol County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.7% (27,259)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.2% (24,384)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.6% (43,828)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.0% (40,654)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.3% (53,878)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.3% (82,349)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.3% (70,741)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.1% (104,272)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.6% (61,192)
$200,000 or more
11.8% (68,139)
Income Bristol County MA USA
Less than $10,000 4.7% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.2% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.6% 5.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.0% 5.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.3% 7.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.3% 12.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.3% 11.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.1% 17.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.6% 11.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 11.8% 19.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Bristol County for adults over 25

  • 8.0% of adults in Bristol County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Bristol County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Bristol County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Bristol County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Bristol County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Bristol County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Bristol County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Bristol County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Bristol County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
8% (46,135)
9-12th Grade
7% (40,368)
High School / GED
30% (173,009)
Some College
17% (98,038)
Associate's Degree
9% (51,902)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (109,572)
Master's Degree
8% (46,135)
Professional Degree
1% (5,766)
Doctorate Degree
1% (5,766)
Education Bristol County MA USA
< 9th Grade 8% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 30% 23% 26%
Some College 17% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 15% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 3% 2%

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