Bristol, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
61,129
Population
2,315/sq mi density
$83,458
Median Income
$42,162 per capita
$252,300
Home Value
$350,637 Zillow
$1,305
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
58
Violent Crime/100K
961 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$83,458 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$252,300 home value, $1,305/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
61,129
Census 2023
Population Density
2,315
per square mile
Land Area
26.4
square miles (68.4 km²)
Median Age
38.2 yrs
2% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 7.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 18.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
69.6%
Black
7.3%
Hispanic
18.6%
Asian
4.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 78.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 21.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
78.7%
Spanish
21.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
10.4%
Veterans
5.7%
5% below US avg (6%)
Disability
16.7%
28% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.0%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.0%
53% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.472
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 61,129 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,315 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 26.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.1% |
| Female | 49.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
Language
| English Only | 78.7% |
| Spanish | 21.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.7% |
| Disability | 16.7% |
| Health Insurance | 96.0% |
| Uninsured | 4.0% |
| Broadband Access | 91.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.472 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |