Bristol city's estimated 2026 population is 16,382 with a growth rate of -0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bristol city is the 92nd largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 17,769 and has seen a growth of -7.81% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.4 years
Female: 46.7 years
Male: 41 years
There are 13,544 adults, (3,986 of whom are seniors) in Bristol city.
Female: 8,565 (50.8%)
Male: 8,284 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Bristol city includes 85.07% White, 5.75% 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 | 14,334 | 85.07% |
| Two or more races | 1,067 | 6.33% |
| Black or African American | 969 | 5.75% |
| Other race | 390 | 2.31% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.08% |
Bristol city's average per capita income is $42,651. Household income levels show a median of $50,404. The poverty rate stands at 17.95%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,000 | - |
| Families | $77,602 | $89,150 |
| Households | $50,404 | $68,726 |
| Non Families | $29,347 | $38,944 |
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