Bristol, CT Demographics
What is the population of Bristol?
There are 61,052 residents in Bristol, with a median age of 37.5. Of this, 49.54% are males and 50.46% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.13% of the resident pool in Bristol, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.34%. Additionally, 3.53% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 53,575 people in Bristol currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 61,052 | 0.5% |
| Male Population | 30,245 | 1.8% |
| Female Population | 30,807 | -0.7% |
Male Population 49.54%
Female Population 50.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37.5 | -6.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 51,366 | -3.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 7,533 | 26.2% |
| Not Citizen | 2,153 | 17.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 84.13%
Citizen not U.S. Born 12.34%
Not Citizen 3.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 153 | 1.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,662 | -15.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,857 | 21.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,182 | 10.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 53,575 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.25%
Moved from Same County 6.06%
Moved from Same State 3.07%
Moved from Different State 1.96%
Same House as Last Year 88.66%
What are the employment statistics in Bristol?
White-collar workers make up 77.67% of the working population in Bristol, while blue-collar employees account for 22.33%. There are also 2,676 entrepreneurs in Bristol (8.14% of the workforce); 23,316 workers employed in private companies (70.96%); and 4,613 people working in governmental institutions (14.04%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 25,524 | 2.0% |
| Blue Collar | 7,336 | -0.4% |
White Collar 77.67%
Blue Collar 22.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,676 | -11.4% |
| Private Companies | 23,316 | 3.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,613 | 6.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,255 | -8.3% |
Self Employees 8.14%
Private Companies 70.96%
Governmental Workers 14.04%
Not for Profit Companies 6.86%
How many households are there in Bristol?
There are a total of 24,076 households in Bristol, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.22% of these Bristol households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.78%. Additionally, 30.59% of households have children and 69.41% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 24,076 | -2.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 15,221 | -2.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 8,855 | -0.8% |
Family Households 63.22%
Non-Family Households 36.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,366 | 0.3% |
| Households without Children | 16,710 | -3.0% |
Households with Children 30.59%
Households without Children 69.41%
What are the median and average incomes in Bristol?
The average annual household income in Bristol is $99,057, while the median household income sits at $82,094 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $88,839, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $102,767. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $52,400 and $56,355, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $99,057 | 8.7% |
| Median Household Income | $82,094 | 11.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 54,123 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Bristol?
There are 26,157 housing units in Bristol, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1967. Of the 24,076 occupied housing units in Bristol, 65.04% are owner-occupied, while 34.96% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.75% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $240,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,455 per month in Bristol.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 26,157 | -2.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1967 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 4,492 | -7.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,094 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,038 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,556 | -10.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,602 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,943 | -7.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,861 | -0.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,159 | -0.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 395 | 7.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 17 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 24,076 | -2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 15,659 | -0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $8,417 | -4.8% |
Owner Occupied 65.04%
Renter Occupied 34.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 11,235 | 0.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,424 | -2.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $240,400 | 13.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $221,700 | 13.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,455 | 7.3% |
With Mortgage 71.75%
Without Mortgage 28.25%
What is the level of education in Bristol?
Approximately 37.77% of the population in Bristol holds a high school degree (that's 18,149 residents), while 20.82% have attained a college certificate (13,333 locals) and 18.16% have a bachelor's degree (8,728 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,456 | 7.5% |
| Some High School | 18,149 | -2.7% |
| Some College | 13,333 | -2.2% |
| Associate Degree | 4,923 | -1.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,728 | 5.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,791 | 6.4% |
No High School 3.03%
Some High School 37.77%
Some College 20.82%
Associate Degree 10.24%
Bachelor's Degree 18.16%
Graduate Degree 9.97%
What is the marital status of Bristol residents?
A total of 18,282 people in Bristol have never been married (which represents 36.21% of the total population), while 23,001 of them are wedded (45.55%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 608 (1.2%) and 6,428 (12.73%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 18,282 | 7.7% |
| Married | 23,001 | -3.4% |
| Separated | 608 | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2,780 | -8.8% |
| Divorced | 6,428 | 6,428.0% |
Never Married 36.21%
Married 45.55%
Separated 1.2%
Widowed 5.51%
Divorced 12.73%
What are the most common means of transportation in Bristol?
The top three means of transportation people in Bristol use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 27,915 residents commute by car, 520 prefer going to work by walking and 290 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 27,915 | -1.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 290 | -29.6% |
| Ferryboat | 13 | -58.1% |
| Bicycle | 71 | 57.8% |
| Motorcycle | 9 | -25.0% |
| Walk | 520 | -19.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Bristol by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.