Bristol town is located in Bristol County Rhode Island. Bristol town has a 2024 population of 22,030. Bristol town is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -2.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,486 in 2020.
The average household income in Bristol town is $123,158 with a poverty rate of 7.76%. The median age in Bristol town is 40.6 years: 38.5 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bristol town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,593 | 91.85% |
| Two or more races | 896 | 4% |
| Asian | 442 | 1.97% |
| Black or African American | 297 | 1.32% |
| Other race | 181 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,114 | 2.32 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Married | 3,985 | 3.13 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Non Family | 3,270 | 1.17 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Female | 666 | 3 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Male | 193 | 2.52 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 934 | 6.24% |
| Associates Degree | 1,078 | 7.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,128 | 27.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,669 | 17.84% |
| High School Graduate | 3,250 | 21.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 393 | 2.63% |
| Some College | 2,508 | 16.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,811 | 12,553 | 6,414 |
| 2+ Races | 369 | 352 | 195 |
| Hispanic | 323 | 263 | 158 |
| Asian | 323 | 323 | 40 |
| Black | 191 | 191 | 62 |
| Other Race | 86 | 86 | 18 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 52.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,284 | $92,850 | $41,325 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,426 | $107,371 | $86,098 |
| High School Graduate | $37,185 | $50,582 | $29,785 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,906 | $56,284 | $28,884 |
| Overall | $56,053 | $69,490 | $45,253 |
| Some College | $44,576 | $48,732 | $43,738 |
$56,053
Average Earnings
$69,490
Average Male
$45,253
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.49% of Bristol town residents speak only English, while 13.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,087 | 964 | 5.64% |
| Asian | 398 | 289 | 72.61% |
| Hispanic | 508 | 130 | 25.59% |
| Multiple | 842 | 106 | 12.59% |
| Other | 133 | 62 | 46.62% |
| Native | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Black | 185 | 3 | 1.62% |
7.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.2%
Male Poverty Rate
8.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bristol town is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bristol town is Black, with 1.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.23% |
| Some College | 11.54% |
| High School | 9.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.72% |
| Female Employed | 5.09% |
| Male Employed | 3.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $124,135 | $151,510 |
| Households | $91,382 | $123,158 |
| Married Families | $133,207 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,635 | $78,311 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,278
Number of Veterans
1,204
Male Veterans
74
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 409 |
| Korea | 206 |
| Second Gulf War | 200 |
| First Gulf War | 180 |
| World War II | 109 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 555 |
| 35 to 54 | 290 |
| 65 to 74 | 287 |
| 55 to 64 | 110 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,216 | 6.82% |
| Asian | 47 | 11.22% |
| Black | 15 | 5.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.99%
Born in Bristol town
89.38%
Native Born
10.62%
Foreign Born
1.49%
Non Citizen
9.13%
Naturalized
89.38% of Bristol town residents were born in the United States, with 44.99% having been born in Rhode Island. 1.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,835 | -39 | -0.18% |
| 2028 | 21,874 | -39 | -0.18% |
| 2027 | 21,913 | -39 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 21,952 | -39 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 21,991 | -39 | -0.18% |
| 2024 | 22,030 | -39 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 22,069 | -39 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 22,108 | -275 | -1.23% |
| 2021 | 22,383 | -103 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 22,486 | 549 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 21,937 | -216 | -0.98% |
| 2018 | 22,153 | -55 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 22,208 | 16 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 22,192 | -169 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 22,361 | 40 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 22,321 | -59 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 22,380 | 8 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 22,372 | 39 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 22,333 | -579 | -2.53% |
| 2010 | 22,912 | 0 | 0% |