Bristol city's estimated 2025 population is 16,541 with a growth rate of -0.8% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bristol city is the 90th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 17,769 and has seen a growth of -6.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bristol city includes 85.94% White, 6.67% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,631 | 85.94% |
| Black or African American | 1,136 | 6.67% |
| Two or more races | 1,001 | 5.88% |
| Other race | 187 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Bristol city's average per capita income is $42,727. Household income levels show a median of $44,706. The poverty rate stands at 18.27%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,954 | - |
| Families | $69,141 | $81,076 |
| Households | $44,706 | $62,955 |
| Non Families | $30,557 | $37,934 |
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