Bristol County's estimated 2026 population is 49,854 with a growth rate of -0.29% 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 0.07% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.2 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 43 years
There are 41,517 adults, (10,674 of whom are seniors) in Bristol County.
Female: 25,844 (51.2%)
Male: 24,646 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Bristol County includes 89.54% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,210 | 89.54% |
| Two or more races | 2,541 | 5.03% |
| Asian | 1,308 | 2.59% |
| Other race | 831 | 1.65% |
| Black or African American | 572 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.02% |
Bristol County's average per capita income is $71,531. Household income levels show a median of $114,490. The poverty rate stands at 6.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $161,563 | - |
| Families | $139,973 | $184,072 |
| Households | $114,490 | $151,035 |
| Non Families | $56,858 | $87,259 |
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