Bristol city's estimated 2025 population is 16,541 with a growth rate of -0.8% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bristol city is the 90th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 17,769 and has seen a growth of -6.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bristol city includes 85.94% White, 6.67% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,631 | 85.94% |
| Black or African American | 1,136 | 6.67% |
| Two or more races | 1,001 | 5.88% |
| Other race | 187 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.08% |
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Bristol city's average per capita income is $42,727. Household income levels show a median of $44,706. The poverty rate stands at 18.27%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,954 | - |
| Families | $69,141 | $81,076 |
| Households | $44,706 | $62,955 |
| Non Families | $30,557 | $37,934 |
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