Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bristol, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,207

Median Agei

46.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.4%4,864

Hispanic/Latino

5.3%277

Asian

0.5%26

Other

0.4%23

Black

0.3%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%87

High School Diploma

19.8%725

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%341

Some College (1+ yr)

17.7%649

Associate's Degree

10.9%399

Bachelor's Degree

21.5%786

Master's Degree

12.6%462

Professional Degree

1.8%64

Doctorate

0.5%19

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

36.4%

Graduate+

14.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$312,800

Median Renti

$1,328

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.2%1,734

Renter-Occupied

17.8%375

Total Units

2,159

Homeownership

82.2%

Vacancy Rate

2.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

8%138

$50K–$100K

1.7%29

$100K–$150K

3.6%63

$150K–$200K

5.5%95

$200K–$300K

28.7%498

$300K–$500K

36.6%634

$500K–$1M

13.2%229

$1M+

2.8%48

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$123,648

Mean Household Incomei

$150,013

Per Capita Incomei

$61,401

Poverty Ratei

1.9%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

2,972

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%43

$10K–$15K

1.2%26

$15K–$20K

1.4%30

$20K–$25K

1.8%38

$25K–$30K

5.3%112

$30K–$35K

2.6%54

$35K–$40K

2.5%52

$40K–$45K

7.3%154

$45K–$50K

2.5%53

$50K–$60K

6.4%134

$60K–$75K

5.4%113

$75K–$100K

5.2%109

$100K–$125K

7.7%163

$125K–$150K

7.2%151

$150K–$200K

21%443

$200K+

20.6%434

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1172.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,788

Avg. Commutei

25.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,813

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

231(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.9%Insured

2.1%Uninsured