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 50,672.

  • The median home value in Bristol County is $379,000.

  • The median income in Bristol County is $95,102.

  • The median rent in Bristol County is $1,141.

  • The unemployment rate in Bristol County is 4.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Bristol County is 6.7%.

Cities & Towns in Bristol County

List Of Cities & Towns in Bristol County

Map Of Bristol County

Bristol County Demographics

Population over time in Bristol County

The current population in Bristol County is 50,672. The population has increased 3.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2021 50,672 4.2%
2020 48,645 -0.2%
2019 48,764 -

Gender in Bristol County

  • Bristol County is 51.5% female with 26,098 female residents.

  • Bristol County is 48.5% male with 24,574 male residents.

Female
51.5% (26,098)
Male
48.5% (24,574)
Gender Bristol County RI USA
Female 51.5% 51.4% 50.5%
Male 48.5% 48.6% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Bristol County

Bristol County is:

  • 92.3% White with 45,111 White residents.

  • 1.3% African American with 621 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 43 American Indian residents.

  • 2.0% Asian with 996 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 26 Other residents.

  • 1.4% Two Or More with 682 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.9% Hispanic with 1,421 Hispanic residents.

White
92.3% (45,111)
African American
1.3% (621)
American Indian
0.1% (43)
Asian
2.0% (996)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (26)
Two Or More
1.4% (682)
Hispanic
2.9% (1,421)

Table: Bristol County By Race

Race Bristol County RI USA
White 92.3% 70.6% 59.4%
African American 1.3% 5.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 2.0% 3.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.7% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.4% 3.2% 3.2%
Hispanic 2.9% 16.4% 18.4%

Household Income For Bristol County, Rhode Island

  • 4.8% of households in Bristol County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Bristol County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Bristol County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Bristol County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Bristol County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Bristol County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Bristol County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.9% of households in Bristol County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Bristol County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 17.3% of households in Bristol County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.8% (2,439)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (1,393)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.7% (2,868)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.1% (3,081)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.8% (3,428)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.1% (7,132)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.2% (6,160)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.9% (10,077)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.5% (5,316)
$200,000 or more
17.3% (8,773)
Income Bristol County RI USA
Less than $10,000 4.8% 6.8% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 5.3% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.7% 9.0% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.1% 8.3% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.8% 11.4% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.1% 16.5% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.2% 12.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.9% 16.4% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.5% 7.1% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 17.3% 6.7% 9.5%

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

  • 1.0% of adults in Bristol County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Bristol County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 21.0% of adults in Bristol County completed high school / ged.

  • 15.0% of adults in Bristol County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Bristol County completed associate's degree.

  • 25.0% of adults in Bristol County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Bristol County completed master's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Bristol County completed professional degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Bristol County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (506)
9-12th Grade
6% (3,040)
High School / GED
21% (10,641)
Some College
15% (7,600)
Associate's Degree
7% (3,547)
Bachelor's Degree
25% (12,668)
Master's Degree
15% (7,600)
Professional Degree
6% (3,040)
Doctorate Degree
4% (2,026)
Education Bristol County RI USA
< 9th Grade 1% 4% 4%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 21% 28% 26%
Some College 15% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 25% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 15% 10% 9%
Professional Degree 6% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 4% 2% 2%

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