Bristol city's 2026 population is estimated at 15,612, reflecting a -2.2% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Bristol city is the 96th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 17,769 and has grown -12.14% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.4 years
Female: 46.7 years
Male: 41 years
There are 13,544 adults, (3,986 of whom are seniors) in Bristol city.
Female: 8,565 (50.8%)
Male: 8,284 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Bristol city includes 85.07% White, 5.75% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,334 | 85.07% |
| Two or more races | 1,067 | 6.33% |
| Black or African American | 969 | 5.75% |
| Other race | 390 | 2.31% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.08% |
Bristol city 's average per capita income is $42,651. Household income levels show a median of $50,404. The poverty rate stands at 17.95%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,000 | - |
| Families | $77,602 | $89,150 |
| Households | $50,404 | $68,726 |
| Non Families | $29,347 | $38,944 |
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