Bristol County's estimated 2026 population is 49,719 with a growth rate of -0.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bristol County is the 5th largest county in Rhode Island. The 2010 population was 49,817 and has seen a growth of -0.2% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bristol County includes 90.38% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (90.38%)
Two or more races (5.02%)
Asian (2.29%)
Other race (1.17%)
Black or African American (1.07%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Native American (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,701 | 90.38% |
| Two or more races | 2,541 | 5.02% |
| Asian | 1,159 | 2.29% |
| Other race | 591 | 1.17% |
| Black or African American | 539 | 1.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Bristol County's average per capita income is $68,888. Household income levels show a median of $110,926. The poverty rate stands at 6.78%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $158,321 | - |
| Families | $137,813 | $181,853 |
| Households | $110,926 | $148,308 |
| Non Families | $54,544 | $80,581 |
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