Bristol township is located in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Bristol township has a 2024 population of 53,774. Bristol township is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 54,239 in 2020.
The average household income in Bristol township is $96,201 with a poverty rate of 11.51%. The median age in Bristol township is 39.2 years: 39.5 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bristol township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,389 | 72.74% |
| Black or African American | 5,821 | 10.75% |
| Two or more races | 4,435 | 8.19% |
| Other race | 2,802 | 5.17% |
| Asian | 1,653 | 3.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.01% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,047 | 2.55 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Married | 9,532 | 3.13 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Non Family | 6,938 | 1.24 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Female | 3,464 | 3.44 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Male | 1,113 | 2.9 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
72.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,354 | 6.11% |
| Associates Degree | 3,303 | 8.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,030 | 15.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,504 | 6.5% |
| High School Graduate | 16,197 | 42.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,168 | 3.03% |
| Some College | 6,984 | 18.12% |
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 | 28,112 | 26,225 | 6,347 |
| Black | 4,146 | 3,765 | 885 |
| Hispanic | 3,369 | 2,673 | 439 |
| 2+ Races | 2,420 | 2,054 | 390 |
| Other Race | 1,492 | 1,035 | 137 |
| Asian | 1,237 | 1,000 | 531 |
| Islander | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,644 | $65,278 | $57,715 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,500 | $104,509 | $59,882 |
| High School Graduate | $42,549 | $51,991 | $32,142 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,457 | $50,565 | $16,880 |
| Overall | $51,140 | $57,721 | $41,102 |
| Some College | $49,311 | $59,288 | $36,573 |
$51,140
Average Earnings
$57,721
Average Male
$41,102
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.17% of Bristol township residents speak only English, while 14.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37,279 | 3,747 | 10.05% |
| Black | 5,771 | 1,029 | 17.83% |
| Multiple | 4,392 | 734 | 16.71% |
| Hispanic | 5,732 | 667 | 11.64% |
| Other | 2,802 | 368 | 13.13% |
| Asian | 1,653 | 202 | 12.22% |
11.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.53%
Male Poverty Rate
13.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bristol township is Black, with 17.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bristol township is White, with 10.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.92% |
| High School | 8.71% |
| Some College | 7.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.97% |
| Female Employed | 6.48% |
| Male Employed | 4.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,171 | $105,046 |
| Households | $77,011 | $96,201 |
| Married Families | $106,332 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,112 | $69,061 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,586
Number of Veterans
2,399
Male Veterans
187
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,022 |
| Second Gulf War | 465 |
| First Gulf War | 418 |
| Korea | 162 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 779 |
| 75+ | 579 |
| 55 to 64 | 550 |
| 35 to 54 | 402 |
| 18 to 34 | 276 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,197 | 6.86% |
| Black | 231 | 4.97% |
| Hispanic | 187 | 4.66% |
| 2+ Races | 156 | 5.44% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
66.57%
Born in Bristol township
89.22%
Native Born
10.78%
Foreign Born
4.37%
Non Citizen
6.41%
Naturalized
89.22% of Bristol township residents were born in the United States, with 66.57% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 53,159 | -123 | -0.23% |
| 2028 | 53,282 | -123 | -0.23% |
| 2027 | 53,405 | -123 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 53,528 | -123 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 53,651 | -123 | -0.23% |
| 2024 | 53,774 | -123 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 53,897 | -123 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 54,020 | -285 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 54,305 | 66 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 54,239 | 769 | 1.44% |
| 2019 | 53,470 | -123 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 53,593 | -35 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 53,628 | -128 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 53,756 | -152 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 53,908 | -165 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 54,073 | -175 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 54,248 | -148 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 54,396 | -139 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 54,535 | -20 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 54,555 | 0 | 0% |