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Bristol, TN

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Bristol, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

27,636population

41.1median age

This community is a community of 27,636 with a median age of 41.1. The population is predominantly White (89.5%) with a significant Two or More community (3.5%). Median household income is $58,162. 92.5% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 67.4%, with a median home value of $194,500.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.5%24,745

Two or More

3.5%955

Hispanic/Latino

3.3%913

Black

3.1%857

Asian

0.3%91

Other

0.2%58

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%1,591

High School Diploma

23.4%4,596

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%1,329

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%2,804

Associate's Degree

9.4%1,844

Bachelor's Degree

20.5%4,026

Master's Degree

7%1,382

Professional Degree

2%400

Doctorate

1%199

HS or Higher

92.5%

BA or Higher

30.6%

Graduate+

10.1%

Housingi

$194,500median home value

$842median rent

67.4%homeownership

13,263total units

8.6%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 67.4%

Renter 32.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.7%630

$50K–$100K

12.5%1,021

$100K–$150K

13.4%1,090

$150K–$200K

18%1,471

$200K–$300K

24.5%2,000

$300K–$500K

17.5%1,427

$500K–$1M

5.6%458

$1M+

0.8%67

Rent Distribution

Under $500

483

$500–$750

880

$750–$1,000

1,305

$1,000–$1,250

713

$1,250–$1,500

273

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%62

2010–2019

6.1%810

2000–2009

8.3%1,099

1990–1999

14.4%1,909

1980–1989

8%1,058

1970–1979

14.9%1,973

1960–1969

10.7%1,423

1950–1959

15.1%1,999

1940–1949

9.7%1,284

1939 or earlier

12.4%1,646

Heating Fuel

Electricity

77.5%9,388

Utility Gas

19.2%2,326

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%189

No Fuel

0.8%97

Wood

0.8%94

Fuel Oil

0.2%25

Household Economyi

$58,162median household income

$36,687per capita income

13.4%poverty rate

6.7%unemployment

13,939labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%490

$10K–$15K

4.3%518

$15K–$20K

3.6%438

$20K–$25K

6.6%795

$25K–$30K

4.7%575

$30K–$35K

5.1%621

$35K–$40K

5.1%615

$40K–$45K

6.3%759

$45K–$50K

4.6%558

$50K–$60K

6.6%803

$60K–$75K

9.8%1,183

$75K–$100K

12.7%1,534

$100K–$125K

10.1%1,222

$125K–$150K

4.8%580

$150K–$200K

5.4%652

$200K+

6.4%776

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

663

Residentsi

1,094

Avg. Tenant Renti

$389/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing354 homes97% occupied$395/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers146 homes94% occupied$393/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8129 homes97% occupied$379/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC20 homes97% occupied$367/mo rent

811/PRAC11 homes100% occupied$298/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,162/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

62%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

28.7%

Low income$29K–$47K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $47K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

65.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7.7% of subsidized households are minority

31.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4991.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

148

United Kingdom

Germany

Philippines

China

Canada

India

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,828

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,971

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,547(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.5%Insured

8.5%Uninsured