Bristol, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Bristol, Virginia Summary

Life in Bristol research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Bristol over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bristol:

  • The population in Bristol is 16,996.

  • The median home value in Bristol is $139,000.

  • The median income in Bristol is $43,879.

  • The cost of living in Bristol is 84 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Bristol is $737.

  • The unemployment rate in Bristol is 3.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Bristol is 17.7%.

Bristol SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9

Bristol, VA Crime Report

519
Total Crimes
3,069.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
32.06%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Bristol
/ 100k People
Virginia
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 519 3,069.4 1,665.1 2,324.2
Violent Crime 63 372.6 208.7 369.8
Murder 2 11.8 6.1 6.3
Robbery 5 29.6 34.3 66.1
Aggravated Assault 42 248.4 141.7 268.2
Property Crime 456 2,696.8 1,456.4 1,954.4
Burglary 49 289.8 133.5 269.8
Larceny 361 2,135.0 1,196.6 1,401.9
Car Theft 46 272.0 126.3 282.7

Bristol, VA Cost Of Living

84
Bristol's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Bristol Virginia National Average
Overall 84 102 100
Services 96 102 100
Groceries 96 98 100
Health 93 102 100
Housing 61 107 100
Transportation 80 95 100
Utilities 83 102 100

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Rankings for Bristol in Virginia

Map Of Bristol, VA

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Population over time in Bristol

Year Population % Change
2021 17,059 1.3%
2020 16,843 -1.4%
2019 17,077 -1.5%
2018 17,340 -1.0%
2017 17,524 -0.4%
2016 17,595 -0.7%
2015 17,713 -0.2%
2014 17,747 0.2%
2013 17,718 0.1%
2012 17,704 -

Race / Ethnicity in Bristol

White
87.8% (14,921)
African American
6.0% (1,016)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.3% (44)
Hawaiian
0.0% (1)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.4% (576)
Hispanic
2.6% (438)
Race Bristol VA USA
White 87.8% 60.6% 59.4%
African American 6.0% 18.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 6.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 3.7% 3.2%
Hispanic 2.6% 9.8% 18.4%

Gender in Bristol

Female
52.6% (8,941)
Male
47.4% (8,055)
Gender Bristol VA USA
Female 52.6% 50.5% 50.5%
Male 47.4% 49.5% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Bristol for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (169)
9-12th Grade
11.0% (1,869)
High School / GED
31.0% (5,268)
Some College
24.0% (4,079)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (1,529)
Bachelor's Degree
12.0% (2,039)
Master's Degree
8.0% (1,359)
Professional Degree
2.0% (339)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (339)
Education Bristol VA USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 11.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 31.0% 24.0% 26.0%
Some College 24.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 12.0% 23.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 13.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Bristol, Virginia

Less than $10,000
9.4% (159,156)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.4% (109,420)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.4% (211,206)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.1% (171,880)
$35,000 to $49,999
18.3% (310,679)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.1% (273,435)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.7% (147,821)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.1% (188,073)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.2% (72,175)
$200,000 or more
3.3% (55,751)
Income Bristol VA USA
Less than $10,000 9.4% 4.6% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.4% 3.0% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.4% 6.4% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.1% 6.9% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 18.3% 10.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.1% 15.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.7% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.1% 17.6% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.2% 9.7% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 3.3% 13.1% 9.5%

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