Bristol, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Bristol city County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,024
Population
1,323/sq mi density
$44,706
Median Income
$29,646 per capita
$168,700
Home Value
$202,748 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
435
Violent Crime/100K
3,040 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,706 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$168,700 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
435 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
17,024
Census 2023
Population Density
1,323
per square mile
Land Area
13.2
square miles (34.1 km²)
Median Age
42.6 yrs
10% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
85.9%
Black
6.7%
Hispanic
2.7%
Asian
0.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.7% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.7%
Spanish
2.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.0%
Veterans
7.2%
20% above US avg (6%)
Disability
21.1%
62% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.8%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.2%
30% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.482
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 17,024 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,323 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 13.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.4% |
| Female | 51.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
Language
| English Only | 97.7% |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.0% |
| Veterans | 7.2% |
| Disability | 21.1% |
| Health Insurance | 88.8% |
| Uninsured | 11.2% |
| Broadband Access | 76.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.482 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |