Bristol city: Demographics & People
Bristol city is home to 16,849 people, in 7,226 households. Median age 43.4 years. (5.6y older than Virginia). Population is 6% Black and 3% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 237 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 76 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 16,849; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 16,849 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 17,219 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 43.4y is 4.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 16,849 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 3,305 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 3,359.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 6,199.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 3,986 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 19.6% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 19.9% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 36.8% |
| Median age | 43.4 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 16,849 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 16,849 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 14,334 |
| Black residents | 969 |
| Asian residents | 76 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 13 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 390 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 1,067 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 465 |
| Diversity Index | 26.8% |
| Asian population | 0.5% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 5.8% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.8% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 46.4% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 16,849 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 16,470 |
| Residents born in this state | 6,932 |
| Residents born in another state | 9,488 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 7,821 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 395 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 50 |
| Foreign-born residents | 46.4% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
7,226 households.
| Family households | 4,095 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 7,226 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 237 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 14,962 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 14,725 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 237 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 16,577 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 3,639 |
| Pct With Disability | 21.9% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 333 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 16,786 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 14,347 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 701 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 926 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 812 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 2,439 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 14.5% |
| Pct White | 85.1% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29