Bristol city, VA

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2020 Population

17,059

0.869% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

42.4

0.474% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

22.1%

2.24% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$39,679

5.81% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$127,900

14.5% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Bristol city, VA had a population of 17.1k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $39,679. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Bristol city, VA grew from 16,912 to 17,059, a 0.869% increase and its median household income grew from $37,500 to $39,679, a 5.81% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bristol city, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.11%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.89%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.768%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.258%).

None of the households in Bristol city, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.8% of the residents in Bristol city, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bristol city, VA are Bristol School of Hair Design (26 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Bristol city, VA was $127,900, and the homeownership rate was 61.5%.

Most people in Bristol city, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Bristol city, VA was 2 cars per household.

Bristol city, VA borders Sullivan County, TN and Washington County, VA.

Population & Diversity

Bristol city, VA is home to a population of 17.1k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 0.422% of Bristol city, VA residents were born outside of the country (72 people).

In 2020, there were 12.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.9k people) in Bristol city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.21k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 663 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.8%

2020 Citizenship

99.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.8% of Bristol city, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Bristol city, VA was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bristol city, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bristol city, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
14.9k ± 165
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.21k ± 355
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
663 ± 330

0.457%

Hispanic Population

78 people

0.457% of the people in Bristol city, VA are hispanic (78 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bristol city, VA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

0.422%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

72 people

1.05%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

178 people

As of 2020, 0.422% of Bristol city, VA residents (72 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bristol city, VA was 1.05%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bristol city, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
419 ± 143
Gulf War (2001-)
157 ± 84
Korea
119 ± 76

Bristol city, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bristol city, VA employs 7.62k people. The largest industries in Bristol city, VA are Accommodation & Food Services (1,043 people), Retail Trade (987 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (920 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($80,283), Transportation & Warehousing ($80,203), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($52,198).

Employment

Occupations

7.62k

2020 Value

± 776

9.43%

1 Year growth

± 12.3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bristol city, VA grew at a rate of 9.43%, from 6.97k employees to 7.62k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bristol city, VA, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,266 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (902 people), and Management Occupations (634 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bristol city, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.62k

2020 Value

± 776

9.43%

1 Year growth

± 12.3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bristol city, VA grew at a rate of 9.43%, from 6.97k employees to 7.62k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bristol city, VA, are Accommodation & Food Services (1,043 people), Retail Trade (987 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (920 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bristol city, VA, though some of these residents may live in Bristol city, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,599

Median earning men ± $4,166

$28,354

Median earning women ± $1,756

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Retail Trade ($64,258), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,035), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($81,265), Wholesale Trade ($53,333), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($36,468).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

199
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
191
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
180
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$37.3B
Electronics
$28.7B
Machinery
$25.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.3B, followed by Electronics ($28.7B) and Machinery ($25.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$325B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

88.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $325B. This is expected to increase 88.1% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $25B, followed by Maryland with $18.9B and Pennsylvania and $13.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bristol County, VA went to Donald J. Trump with 68.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.6%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Bristol County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Bristol city, VA awarded 26 degrees. The student population of Bristol city, VA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 9 male students and 28 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bristol city, VA are White (22 and 84.6%), followed by Black or African American (2 and 7.69%), Hispanic or Latino (1 and 3.85%), and Two or More Races (1 and 3.85%).

The largest universities in Bristol city, VA by number of degrees awarded are Bristol School of Hair Design (26 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Bristol city, VA are Barbering (12 and 46.2%), General Cosmetology (6 and 23.1%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (5 and 19.2%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.823% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.842% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.66M), Some college (1.42M), and Bachelors Degree (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bristol city, VA was $127,900 in 2020, which is 0.557 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $111,700 to $127,900, a 14.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Bristol city, VA is 61.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Bristol city, VA have an average commute time of 19.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bristol city, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bristol city, VA is $39,679. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Bristol city, VA was Census Tract 204 with a value of $53,304, followed by Census Tract 201 and Census Tract 203, with respective values of $32,052 and $24,689.

Property

$127,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$13,575

$4,600

Median Property Taxes

±$529

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bristol city, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bristol city, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.5%

Homeownership

2020

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 61.5% of the housing units in Bristol city, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bristol city, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 204
Census Tract 201
Census Tract 203

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bristol city, VA was Census Tract 204 with a value of $53,304, followed by Census Tract 201 and Census Tract 203, with respective values of $32,052 and $24,689.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Bristol city, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$39,679

Median Household Income

± $4,383

7.48k

Number of Households

± 689

In 2020, the median household income of the 7.48k households in Bristol city, VA grew to $39,679 from the previous year's value of $37,500.

The following chart displays the households in Bristol city, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bristol city, VA is from Virginia.

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.479

2019 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2020, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.181% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Carpooled (9.1%)
Worked At Home (5.19%)

In 2020, 78.3% of workers in Bristol city, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.1%) and those who worked at home (5.19%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bristol city, VA have a shorter commute time (19.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.93% of the workforce in Bristol city, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bristol city, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bristol city, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bristol city, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bristol city, VA (3.71k out of 16.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bristol city, VA is White, followed by Black and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.7% of the population of Bristol city, VA has health coverage, with 35.9% on employee plans, 23.3% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.72% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Virginia was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Primary care physicians in Bristol city, VA see 1831 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.88% decrease from the previous year (1866 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2794 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1397 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45% were men and 55% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Virginia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Virginia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,831 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bristol city, VA

Primary care physicians in Bristol city, VA see an average of 1,831 patients per year. This represents a 1.88% decrease from the previous year (1,866 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bristol city, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Virginia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45% were men and 55% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

35.9%

Employer Coverage

23.3%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.72%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bristol city, VA grew by 10.3% from 10.2% to 11.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bristol city, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 81.5 in Bristol city, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bristol city, VA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 26.6% in Bristol city, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bristol city, VA.

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