Bristol County's estimated 2026 population is 595,673 with a growth rate of 0.6% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bristol County is the 6th largest county in Massachusetts. The 2010 population was 549,175 and has seen a growth of 8.47% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bristol County includes 78.57% White, 5.65% other race, 4.41% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (78.57%)
Two or more races (8.76%)
Other race (5.65%)
Black or African American (4.41%)
Asian (2.37%)
Native American (0.22%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 454,457 | 78.57% |
| Two or more races | 50,646 | 8.76% |
| Other race | 32,662 | 5.65% |
| Black or African American | 25,495 | 4.41% |
| Asian | 13,701 | 2.37% |
| Native American | 1,291 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 184 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Bristol County's average per capita income is $57,944. Household income levels show a median of $84,198. The poverty rate stands at 11.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $133,032 | $156,450 |
| Families | $107,459 | $130,169 |
| Households | $84,198 | $108,996 |
| Non Families | $43,501 | $61,733 |
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