Bristol County's estimated 2026 population is 596,415 with a growth rate of 0.47% 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 8.6% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.9 years
Female: 42.2 years
Male: 39.6 years
There are 462,781 adults, (103,468 of whom are seniors) in Bristol County.
Female: 297,613 (51.1%)
Male: 284,657 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Bristol County includes 76.86% White, 6.05% other race, 4.46% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 447,540 | 76.86% |
| Two or more races | 57,826 | 9.93% |
| Other race | 35,205 | 6.05% |
| Black or African American | 25,982 | 4.46% |
| Asian | 14,233 | 2.44% |
| Native American | 1,323 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 161 | 0.03% |
Bristol County's average per capita income is $59,271. Household income levels show a median of $85,625. The poverty rate stands at 11.32%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $135,518 | $160,766 |
| Families | $110,087 | $133,813 |
| Households | $85,625 | $111,532 |
| Non Families | $44,916 | $62,829 |
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