Bristol is a borough located in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Bristol has a 2024 population of 9,881. Bristol is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,859 in 2020.
The average household income in Bristol is $96,555 with a poverty rate of 7.04%. The median age in Bristol is 39.4 years: 36.3 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bristol was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,655 | 77.53% |
| Two or more races | 975 | 9.87% |
| Other race | 687 | 6.96% |
| Black or African American | 458 | 4.64% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,056 | 2.43 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Married | 1,943 | 2.99 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Non Family | 1,384 | 1.28 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Female | 564 | 3.32 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Male | 165 | 2.49 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
61.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 421 | 6.06% |
| Associates Degree | 570 | 8.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 974 | 14.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 637 | 9.17% |
| High School Graduate | 2,518 | 36.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 292 | 4.2% |
| Some College | 1,536 | 22.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,265 | 4,812 | 1,302 |
| Hispanic | 1,016 | 850 | 116 |
| 2+ Races | 583 | 474 | 141 |
| Other Race | 376 | 351 | 96 |
| Black | 274 | 236 | 39 |
| Asian | 66 | 66 | 13 |
| Native American | 33 | 33 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 25.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,539 | $54,408 | $63,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,250 | $107,328 | $77,760 |
| High School Graduate | $40,292 | $43,587 | $36,899 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,702 | $45,431 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,718 | $51,272 | $42,010 |
| Some College | $42,614 | $54,952 | $36,640 |
$46,718
Average Earnings
$51,272
Average Male
$42,010
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.25% of Bristol residents speak only English, while 13.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,018 | 553 | 7.88% |
| Hispanic | 1,719 | 100 | 5.82% |
| Black | 458 | 66 | 14.41% |
| Other | 687 | 20 | 2.91% |
| Multiple | 975 | 13 | 1.33% |
7.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.14%
Male Poverty Rate
7.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bristol is Black, with 14.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bristol is Multiple, with 1.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.25% |
| High School | 9.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.97% |
| Some College | 3.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 24.11% |
| Female Employed | 2.23% |
| Male Employed | 1.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,783 | $107,120 |
| Households | $70,595 | $96,555 |
| Married Families | $116,391 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,750 | $73,753 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
365
Number of Veterans
337
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 100 |
| Vietnam | 83 |
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 129 |
| 75+ | 106 |
| 55 to 64 | 88 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 220 | 3.55% |
| Hispanic | 94 | 7.74% |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 13.57% |
| Asian | 22 | 33.33% |
| Native American | 21 | 63.64% |
| Black | 18 | 6.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.4%
Born in Bristol
96.14%
Native Born
3.86%
Foreign Born
1.63%
Non Citizen
2.23%
Naturalized
96.14% of Bristol residents were born in the United States, with 77.4% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,909 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 9,904 | 6 | 0.06% |
| 2027 | 9,898 | 6 | 0.06% |
| 2026 | 9,892 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 9,887 | 6 | 0.06% |
| 2024 | 9,881 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 9,876 | -30 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 9,906 | 46 | 0.47% |
| 2021 | 9,860 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 9,859 | 283 | 2.96% |
| 2019 | 9,576 | -18 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 9,594 | -18 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 9,612 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 9,614 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 9,609 | -24 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 9,633 | -29 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 9,662 | -29 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 9,691 | -25 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 9,716 | -6 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 9,722 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,923 | -482 | -4.63% |
| 1990 | 10,405 | -462 | -4.25% |
| 1980 | 10,867 | -1,218 | -10.08% |
| 1970 | 12,085 | -279 | -2.26% |
| 1960 | 12,364 | -346 | -2.72% |
| 1950 | 12,710 | 815 | 6.85% |
| 1940 | 11,895 | 96 | 0.81% |
| 1930 | 11,799 | 1,526 | 14.85% |
| 1920 | 10,273 | 1,017 | 10.99% |
| 1910 | 9,256 | 2,152 | 30.29% |
| 1900 | 7,104 | 551 | 8.41% |
| 1890 | 6,553 | 1,280 | 24.27% |
| 1880 | 5,273 | 2,004 | 61.3% |
| 1870 | 3,269 | -45 | -1.36% |
| 1860 | 3,314 | 744 | 28.95% |
| 1850 | 2,570 | -7,339 | -74.06% |