State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
5,614.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.16%
Growth Since 2010
-1.85%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Bristol, Pennsylvania Population 2021
9,546
Bristol is a city located in Bucks County Pennsylvania. With a 2020 population of 9,546, it is the 70th largest city in Pennsylvania and the 3202nd largest city in the United States . Bristol is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -1.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,726 in 2010. Bristol reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 2 miles, Bristol has a population density of 5,614 people per square mile.
The average household income in Bristol is $76,629 with a poverty rate of 13.21%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,028 per month, and the median house value is $174,700. The median age in Bristol is 39.2 years, 37.2 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
Bristol Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bristolwas:
- White: 79.01%
- Black or African American: 10.19%
- Two or more races: 5.40%
- Other race: 3.30%
- Asian: 1.56%
- Native American: 0.53%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Bristol, Pennsylvania is 9,546 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 9,576.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 9,726.
Bristol, Pennsylvania Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,589 | 79.01% |
| Black or African American | 979 | 10.19% |
| Two or More Races | 519 | 5.40% |
| Some Other Race | 317 | 3.30% |
| Asian | 150 | 1.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 0.53% |
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Bristol Population by Race
Bristol Population Pyramid $2021
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Bristol Population by Age
Bristol Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,897 | 2.46 | 54.4 |
| Non Family | 1,693 | 1.32 | 45.7 |
| Married | 1,347 | 3.04 | 75.1 |
| Female | 566 | 3.76 | 37.1 |
| Male | 291 | 3.86 | 43 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
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Bristol Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 203 | 3.04% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 550 | 8.22% |
| High School Graduate | 2,616 | 39.12% |
| Some College | 1,193 | 17.84% |
| Associates Degree | 605 | 9.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,009 | 15.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 511 | 7.64% |
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Bristol Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Bristol Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,227 | 4,699 | 1,367 |
| Hispanic | 708 | 583 | 48 |
| Black | 508 | 432 | 49 |
| 2+ Races | 180 | 170 | 38 |
| Other Race | 152 | 81 | 10 |
| Asian | 99 | 85 | 26 |
| Native American | 29 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 26.26%.
Bristol Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,417
Average Earnings
$42,769
Average Male
$30,948
Average Female
Bristol Earnings by Educational Attainment
Bristol Language by Age
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Bristol Language
87.99% of Bristol residents speak only English, while 12.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.38% of the population.
Bristol Language
Bristol Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,637 | 702 | 10.58% |
| Black | 979 | 219 | 22.37% |
| Hispanic | 1,303 | 191 | 14.66% |
| Multiple | 449 | 130 | 28.95% |
| Asian | 150 | 22 | 14.67% |
| Native | 51 | 20 | 39.22% |
| Other | 317 | 12 | 3.79% |
13.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.51%
Male Poverty Rate
18.27%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bristol
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bristol is Native, with 39.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bristol is Other, with 3.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.06%.
Bristol Poverty
Bristol Poverty Rate by Education
Bristol Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Bristol Married by Age and Sex
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Bristol Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Bristol Marital Status by Race
Bristol Marital Status
Bristol Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 405 | 6.44% |
| Black | 53 | 8.75% |
| Asian | 27 | 22.88% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 1.52% |
Bristol Veterans by Race
Bristol Veterans by Education
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3.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
Bristol Veterans by Education
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70%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Bristol Employment by Age
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Bristol Employment by Race
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Bristol Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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75.93%
Born in Bristol
96.01%
Native Born
3.99%
Foreign Born
1.55%
Non Citizen
2.44%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.01% of Bristol residents were born in the United States, with 75.93% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Bristol Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,546 | -15 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 9,561 | -15 | -0.16% |
| 2019 | 9,576 | -15 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 9,591 | -16 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 9,607 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 9,609 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 9,605 | -24 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 9,629 | -31 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 9,660 | -30 | -0.31% |
| 2012 | 9,690 | -25 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 9,715 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 9,722 | -201 | -0.20% |
| 2000 | 9,923 | -482 | -0.47% |
| 1990 | 10,405 | -462 | -0.43% |
| 1980 | 10,867 | -1,218 | -1.06% |
| 1970 | 12,085 | -279 | -0.23% |
| 1960 | 12,364 | -346 | -0.28% |
| 1950 | 12,710 | 815 | 0.66% |
| 1940 | 11,895 | 96 | 0.08% |
| 1930 | 11,799 | 1,526 | 1.39% |
| 1920 | 10,273 | 1,017 | 1.05% |
| 1910 | 9,256 | 2,152 | 2.68% |
| 1900 | 7,104 | 551 | 0.81% |
| 1890 | 6,553 | 1,280 | 2.20% |
| 1880 | 5,273 | 2,004 | 4.90% |
| 1870 | 3,269 | -45 | -0.14% |
| 1860 | 3,314 | 744 | 2.58% |
| 1850 | 2,570 | 0.00% |