Bristol County, MA

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Bristol County Overview

576,699
TOTAL POPULATION
281,769
MALE POPULATION
294,930
FEMALE POPULATION
95.54
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.67
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$42,006
PER CAPITA INCOME
$103,265
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$80,628
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,739
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
308,753
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bristol County Area Codes

Race in Bristol County

The most populous races in Bristol County are White / Caucasian (463,728 | 80.4%), Hispanic or Latino (52,151 | 9.0%), and Two or more Races (42,860 | 7.4%).
Race in Bristol County
Race# Population% Population
Asian13,3712.3%
Black / African American24,3034.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific2350.0%
Hispanic or Latino52,1519.0%
Native / Alaskan1,1810.2%
White / Caucasian463,72880.4%
Two or more Races42,8607.4%
Some other Race31,0215.4%
Total576,699100.0%

Ancestry in Bristol County

The most populous ancestries reported in Bristol County are Portuguese (138,627 | 24.0%), Irish (99,032 | 17.2%), English (59,811 | 10.4%), French (52,020 | 9.0%), and Italian (48,352 | 8.4%), together accounting for 69.0% of all Bristol County residents.
Ancestry in Bristol County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,4210.3%
Albanian7060.1%
American16,6842.9%
Apache400.0%
Arab5,2120.9%
Argentinean1590.0%
Armenian1,1560.2%
Australian90.0%
Austrian5100.1%
Bahamian1080.0%
Bangladeshi250.0%
Barbadian3320.1%
Basque720.0%
Belgian4280.1%
Belizean110.0%
Bhutanese8050.1%
Blackfeet5550.1%
Bolivian300.0%
Brazilian5,4080.9%
British1,1660.2%
British West Indian920.0%
Bulgarian2240.0%
Burmese4520.1%
Cajun430.0%
Cambodian2820.1%
Canadian1,9930.4%
Cape Verdean18,6003.2%
Celtic50.0%
Central American9,1311.6%
Central American Indian9190.2%
Cherokee3070.1%
Chilean1260.0%
Chippewa550.0%
Choctaw690.0%
Colombian1,4940.3%
Comanche70.0%
Costa Rican3010.1%
Cree260.0%
Creek690.0%
Croatian630.0%
Cuban5790.1%
Cypriot80.0%
Czech5290.1%
Czechoslovakian1640.0%
Danish4880.1%
Dominican5,0530.9%
Dutch1,4860.3%
Dutch West Indian60.0%
Eastern European1,0470.2%
Ecuadorian1,0790.2%
Egyptian7720.1%
English59,81110.4%
Estonian600.0%
Ethiopian110.0%
European3,2460.6%
Filipino1160.0%
Finnish9390.2%
French52,0209.0%
French American Indian950.0%
French Canadian22,9644.0%
German20,9133.6%
Ghanaian970.0%
Greek2,9990.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro2240.0%
Guatemalan4,1010.7%
Guyanese920.0%
Haitian4,2130.7%
Honduran2,0580.4%
Hungarian6800.1%
Icelander770.0%
Indian (Asian)3,8680.7%
Indonesian1160.0%
Iranian2970.1%
Iraqi440.0%
Irish99,03217.2%
Iroquois350.0%
Israeli2600.1%
Italian48,3528.4%
Jamaican1,3730.2%
Japanese1,7710.3%
Jordanian1170.0%
Kenyan1070.0%
Kiowa390.0%
Korean1,7900.3%
Laotian630.0%
Latvian460.0%
Lebanese3,1910.5%
Liberian270.0%
Lithuanian1,4480.3%
Macedonian340.0%
Malaysian530.0%
Maltese130.0%
Menominee180.0%
Mexican3,0350.5%
Mexican American Indian220.0%
Mongolian520.0%
Moroccan1880.0%
Native Hawaiian3520.1%
Navajo200.0%
New Zealander100.0%
Nicaraguan320.0%
Nigerian5730.1%
Northern European3250.1%
Norwegian2,2670.4%
Okinawan20.0%
Pakistani3750.1%
Palestinian340.0%
Panamanian1440.0%
Paraguayan150.0%
Pennsylvania German110.0%
Peruvian6330.1%
Polish19,7633.4%
Portuguese138,62724.0%
Potawatomi90.0%
Pueblo140.0%
Puerto Rican26,4854.6%
Romanian2520.0%
Russian3,1180.5%
Salvadoran2,4950.4%
Samoan1150.0%
Scandinavian5250.1%
Scotch-Irish1,6250.3%
Scottish7,6511.3%
Seminole880.0%
Senegalese1500.0%
Serbian580.0%
Sioux680.0%
Slavic470.0%
Slovak1450.0%
Slovene910.0%
South African290.0%
South American3,8890.7%
South American Indian990.0%
Spaniard9060.2%
Spanish8300.1%
Sri Lankan2,5130.4%
Subsaharan African21,3923.7%
Swedish7,1211.2%
Swiss2340.0%
Syrian4880.1%
Thai3,8630.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2210.0%
Turkish1100.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander440.0%
Ugandan430.0%
Ukrainian1,0300.2%
Uruguayan120.0%
Ute150.0%
Venezuelan3060.1%
Vietnamese1440.0%
Welsh9940.2%
West Indian3260.1%
Yugoslavian1240.0%
Zimbabwean240.0%
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Immigrants in Bristol County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bristol County came from Europe (35,127 | 6.1%), Southern Europe (31,306 | 5.4%), Portugal (30,608 | 5.3%), Latin America (20,945 | 3.6%), and Asia (10,266 | 1.8%), together accounting for 22.2% of all Bristol County residents.
Immigrants in Bristol County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa9,6261.7%
Albania3580.1%
Argentina590.0%
Armenia1260.0%
Asia10,2661.8%
Australia480.0%
Austria620.0%
Azores7,6961.3%
Bahamas1640.0%
Bangladesh1640.0%
Barbados560.0%
Belgium100.0%
Belize110.0%
Bolivia310.0%
Brazil5,9211.0%
Bulgaria1570.0%
Cabo Verde6,6721.2%
Cambodia7360.1%
Cameroon1910.0%
Canada9500.2%
Caribbean5,8491.0%
Central America6,5971.1%
Chile270.0%
China2,2920.4%
Colombia7030.1%
Congo320.0%
Costa Rica870.0%
Cuba1350.0%
Czechoslovakia650.0%
Denmark400.0%
Dominica2200.0%
Dominican Republic2,0510.4%
Eastern Africa4200.1%
Eastern Asia2,7000.5%
Eastern Europe1,8580.3%
Ecuador1,0880.2%
Egypt6470.1%
El Salvador1,3970.2%
England2680.1%
Eritrea280.0%
Ethiopia190.0%
Europe35,1276.1%
France1790.0%
Germany5720.1%
Ghana1580.0%
Greece2280.0%
Grenada200.0%
Guatemala2,8070.5%
Guyana770.0%
Haiti2,5560.4%
Honduras1,5230.3%
Hong Kong560.0%
Hungary250.0%
India2,5020.4%
Indonesia180.0%
Iran1230.0%
Ireland2370.0%
Israel960.0%
Italy3520.1%
Jamaica2870.1%
Japan1150.0%
Jordan330.0%
Kazakhstan400.0%
Kenya2230.0%
Korea2930.1%
Laos670.0%
Latin America20,9453.6%
Lebanon3000.1%
Liberia480.0%
Lithuania500.0%
Malaysia1430.0%
Mexico6860.1%
Middle Africa5270.1%
Moldova110.0%
Morocco1760.0%
Nepal310.0%
Netherlands1240.0%
Nicaragua100.0%
Nigeria3310.1%
Northern Africa8830.2%
Northern Europe1,0040.2%
Norway520.0%
Oceania1260.0%
Pakistan5350.1%
Panama450.0%
Peru3200.1%
Philippines4760.1%
Poland3490.1%
Portugal30,6085.3%
Romania2130.0%
Russia4140.1%
Saudi Arabia370.0%
Scotland1170.0%
Senegal2150.0%
Sierra Leone500.0%
Singapore200.0%
South Africa770.0%
South America8,4991.5%
South Central Asia3,4520.6%
South Eastern Asia3,1330.5%
Southern Europe31,3065.4%
Spain1180.0%
Sri Lanka430.0%
Sweden510.0%
Switzerland120.0%
Syria2170.0%
Taiwan1330.0%
Thailand3150.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1910.0%
Turkey700.0%
Uganda370.0%
Ukraine1900.0%
Uruguay230.0%
Uzbekistan140.0%
Venezuela1810.0%
Vietnam1,2360.2%
Western Africa7,5481.3%
Western Asia9130.2%
Western Europe9590.2%
Zaire860.0%
Zimbabwe470.0%
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Sex and Age in Bristol County

Sex and Age in Bristol County

The most populous age groups in Bristol County are 50 to 54 Years (20,588 | 7.3%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (21,232 | 7.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bristol County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14,977 (5.3%)14,371 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years15,744 (5.6%)15,503 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years18,493 (6.6%)17,475 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years18,572 (6.6%)17,820 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years18,611 (6.6%)17,877 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years18,302 (6.5%)18,155 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Years18,756 (6.7%)19,165 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years18,608 (6.6%)18,249 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years17,110 (6.1%)18,407 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years18,249 (6.5%)19,050 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years20,588 (7.3%)20,974 (7.1%)
55 to 59 Years20,544 (7.3%)21,232 (7.2%)
60 to 64 Years19,670 (7.0%)20,771 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years15,084 (5.3%)16,873 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years12,085 (4.3%)14,019 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years7,190 (2.5%)9,828 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years4,511 (1.6%)6,618 (2.2%)
85 Years and over4,675 (1.7%)8,543 (2.9%)
Total281,769 (100.0%)294,930 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bristol County

Median Family Size in Bristol County

The median family size in Bristol County is 3.00 persons per family, with married-couple families (103,410 | 69.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.12 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (12,564 | 8.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.60 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bristol County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple103,410 (69.1%)3.12
Single Male/Father12,564 (8.4%)2.60
Single Female/Mother33,648 (22.5%)2.76
Total Families149,622 (100.0%)3.00

Median Household Size in Bristol County

The median household size in Bristol County is 2.45 persons per household, with married-couple households (103,410 | 45.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.15 persons per household. non-family households (80,239 | 34.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bristol County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple103,410 (45.0%)3.15
Single Male/Father12,564 (5.5%)2.99
Single Female/Mother33,648 (14.6%)3.01
Non-family80,239 (34.9%)1.22
Total Households229,861 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bristol County

Out of a total of 229,861 households in Bristol County, 149,622 (65.1%) are family households, while 80,239 (34.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 61,329, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 64,985.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bristol County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-64,985 (28.3%)
2-Person Households61,329 (26.7%)13,266 (5.8%)
3-Person Households38,782 (16.9%)1,340 (0.6%)
4-Person Households30,667 (13.3%)417 (0.2%)
5-Person Households11,976 (5.2%)205 (0.1%)
6-Person Households4,696 (2.0%)11 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2,172 (0.9%)15 (0.0%)
Total149,622 (65.1%)80,239 (34.9%)

Female Fertility in Bristol County

Fertility by Age in Bristol County

Average fertility rate in Bristol County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 87.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bristol County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years66 (1.1%)4.0
20 to 34 years4,777 (76.1%)87.0
35 to 50 years1,436 (22.9%)24.0
Total6,279 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bristol County

59.9% of women with births (6,279) in Bristol County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 13.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bristol County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)66 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years2,517 (52.7%)2,260 (47.3%)
35 to 50 years1,244 (86.6%)192 (13.4%)
Total3,761 (59.9%)2,518 (40.1%)

Fertility by Education in Bristol County

Average fertility rate in Bristol County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 59.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 26.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bristol County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School711 (11.3%)35.0
High School Diploma1,445 (23.0%)45.0
College or Associate's Degree1,690 (26.9%)44.0
Bachelor's Degree1,638 (26.1%)59.0
Graduate Degree795 (12.7%)58.0
Total6,279 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bristol County

40.1% of women with births in Bristol County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 97.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 58.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bristol County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School328 (46.1%)383 (53.9%)
High School Diploma595 (41.2%)850 (58.8%)
College or Associate's Degree750 (44.4%)940 (55.6%)
Bachelor's Degree1,310 (80.0%)328 (20.0%)
Graduate Degree776 (97.6%)19 (2.4%)
Total3,761 (59.9%)2,518 (40.1%)

Income in Bristol County

Income Overview in Bristol County

Per Capita Income in Bristol County is $42,006, while median incomes of families and households are $103,265 and $80,628 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income576,699$42,006
Median Family Income149,622$103,265
Mean Family Income149,622$125,257
Median Household Income229,861$80,628
Mean Household Income229,861$104,738
Income Deficit149,622$10,739
Wage / Income Gap (%)576,69929.65%
Wage / Income Gap ($)576,69970.35¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index576,6990.46

Earnings by Sex in Bristol County

Average Earnings in Bristol County are $47,057, $56,598 for men and $39,816 for women, a difference of 29.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Bristol County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male164,480 (51.4%)$56,598
Female155,735 (48.6%)$39,816
Total320,215 (100.0%)$47,057

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bristol County

The most common earnings brackets in Bristol County are $100,000+ for men (33,882 | 20.6%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (15,918 | 10.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bristol County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,932 (3.6%)7,308 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9994,292 (2.6%)5,639 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4994,884 (3.0%)5,593 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9993,732 (2.3%)4,274 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,847 (2.3%)5,367 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9993,069 (1.9%)4,213 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4993,253 (2.0%)4,352 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,461 (1.5%)3,581 (2.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,685 (1.6%)5,141 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,711 (2.3%)5,715 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9996,428 (3.9%)9,541 (6.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9997,117 (4.3%)8,563 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9996,902 (4.2%)8,895 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9997,209 (4.4%)7,970 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9997,562 (4.6%)7,984 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9996,626 (4.0%)6,808 (4.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99915,123 (9.2%)12,583 (8.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99911,492 (7.0%)10,849 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99924,273 (14.8%)15,918 (10.2%)
$100,000+33,882 (20.6%)15,441 (9.9%)
Total164,480 (100.0%)155,735 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bristol County

Average earnings in Bristol County are $63,979 for men and $45,958 for women, a difference of 28.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $105,560, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $45,780. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $81,852, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $28,969.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bristol County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$45,780$28,969
High School Diploma$55,413$35,223
College or Associate's Degree$59,416$41,845
Bachelor's Degree$85,894$61,974
Graduate Degree$105,560$81,852
Total$63,979$45,958

Family Income in Bristol County

Family Income Brackets in Bristol County

According to the Bristol County family income data, there are 32,019 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,544 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bristol County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005,3863.6%
$10,000 to $14,9992,5441.7%
$15,000 to $24,9996,2844.2%
$25,000 to $34,9998,0805.4%
$35,000 to $49,99911,6717.8%
$50,000 to $74,99919,30112.9%
$75,000 to $99,99919,45113.0%
$100,000 to $149,99932,01921.4%
$150,000 to $199,99921,09714.1%
$200,000+23,64015.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bristol County

6-person families (3,726 | 2.5%) account for the highest median family income in Bristol County with $152,031 per family, while 2-person families (67,502 | 45.1%) have the highest median income of $41,051 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bristol County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families67,502 (45.1%)$82,102
3-Person Families37,780 (25.3%)$108,056
4-Person Families28,074 (18.8%)$139,572
5-Person Families10,739 (7.2%)$132,732
6-Person Families3,726 (2.5%)$152,031
7+ Person Families1,801 (1.2%)$147,768
Total149,622 (100.0%)$103,265

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bristol County

The median family income in Bristol County is $103,265, with families comprising 3+ earners (23,917) having the highest median family income of $171,758, while families with no earners (21,355) have the lowest median family income of $41,631, accounting for 16.0% and 14.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bristol County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners21,355 (14.3%)$41,631
1 Earner44,821 (30.0%)$65,635
2 Earners59,529 (39.8%)$129,642
3+ Earners23,917 (16.0%)$171,758
Total149,622 (100.0%)$103,265

Household Income in Bristol County

Household Income Brackets in Bristol County

With 41,605 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Bristol County, accounting for 18.1% of all households. In contrast, only 9,654 households (4.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bristol County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010,8034.7%
$10,000 to $14,9999,6544.2%
$15,000 to $24,99917,4697.6%
$25,000 to $34,99916,0907.0%
$35,000 to $49,99921,3779.3%
$50,000 to $74,99932,87014.3%
$75,000 to $99,99928,27312.3%
$100,000 to $149,99941,60518.1%
$150,000 to $199,99924,36510.6%
$200,000+27,12411.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bristol County

The median household income in Bristol County is $80,628, with the highest median household income of $102,507 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 92,682 households (40.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $50,462, with 5,335 households (2.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bristol County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5,335 (2.3%)$50,462
25 to 44 Years68,127 (29.6%)$88,547
45 to 64 Years92,682 (40.3%)$102,507
65+ Years63,717 (27.7%)$51,404
Total229,861 (100.0%)$80,628

Poverty in Bristol County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bristol County

With 10.1% poverty level for males and 12.1% for females among the residents of Bristol County, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,612 males (17.8%) and 2,613 females (18.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bristol County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,612 (17.8%)2,613 (18.6%)
5 Years518 (16.7%)210 (7.1%)
6 to 11 Years3,084 (16.0%)2,414 (12.8%)
12 to 14 Years1,241 (11.0%)1,858 (17.8%)
15 Years528 (13.7%)444 (13.0%)
16 and 17 Years1,085 (15.0%)696 (9.6%)
18 to 24 Years3,219 (14.1%)2,678 (12.4%)
25 to 34 Years2,907 (7.9%)5,624 (15.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,585 (7.3%)4,665 (12.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,563 (6.6%)3,144 (7.9%)
55 to 64 Years3,435 (8.6%)4,399 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,493 (9.3%)2,964 (9.7%)
75 Years and over1,562 (10.1%)3,260 (14.1%)
Total27,832 (10.1%)34,969 (12.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bristol County

According to the poverty statistics in Bristol County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.4% of males and 92.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bristol County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12,030 (82.2%)11,455 (81.4%)
5 Years2,584 (83.3%)2,749 (92.9%)
6 to 11 Years16,187 (84.0%)16,488 (87.2%)
12 to 14 Years10,027 (89.0%)8,591 (82.2%)
15 Years3,327 (86.3%)2,977 (87.0%)
16 and 17 Years6,162 (85.0%)6,570 (90.4%)
18 to 24 Years19,677 (85.9%)18,911 (87.6%)
25 to 34 Years33,975 (92.1%)31,579 (84.9%)
35 to 44 Years32,909 (92.7%)31,925 (87.3%)
45 to 54 Years36,165 (93.4%)36,816 (92.1%)
55 to 64 Years36,561 (91.4%)37,303 (89.4%)
65 to 74 Years24,415 (90.7%)27,576 (90.3%)
75 Years and over13,902 (89.9%)19,924 (85.9%)
Total247,921 (89.9%)252,864 (87.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bristol County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bristol County show that 3.4% or 3,468 of the total 103,410 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 5.5%, comprising of 316 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bristol County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children60,184 (96.8%)1,987 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children34,037 (96.7%)1,165 (3.3%)
3 or 4 Children5,411 (94.5%)316 (5.5%)
5 or more Children310 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total99,942 (96.7%)3,468 (3.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bristol County

According to the poverty data in Bristol County, 11.4% or 1,431 single-father households and 23.4% or 7,879 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 206 households (22.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 94 households (55.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bristol County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children425 (7.6%)1,415 (10.4%)
1 or 2 Children800 (13.3%)4,909 (28.5%)
3 or 4 Children206 (22.9%)1,461 (55.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)94 (55.9%)
Total1,431 (11.4%)7,879 (23.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bristol County

The poverty data for Bristol County shows that 3,468 of the married-couple family households (3.4%) and 9,310 of the single-parent households (20.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 316 households (5.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,667 household (47.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bristol County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,987 (3.2%)1,840 (9.6%)
1 or 2 Children1,165 (3.3%)5,709 (24.6%)
3 or 4 Children316 (5.5%)1,667 (47.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)94 (45.2%)
Total3,468 (3.4%)9,310 (20.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Bristol County

Employment by Class of Employer in Bristol County

Among the 285,132 employed individuals in Bristol County, private company employees (199,105 | 69.8%), not-for-profit organizations (27,147 | 9.5%), and local government employees (20,251 | 7.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bristol County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees199,10569.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)8,6573.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)13,8514.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations27,1479.5%
Local Government Employees20,2517.1%
State Government Employees10,5253.7%
Federal Government Employees5,1901.8%
Unpaid Family Workers4060.1%
Total285,132100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bristol County

According to the labor force statistics for Bristol County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (472,822), 65.3% or 308,753 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 17,599 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.6% or 31,207 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.8% or 2,505 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bristol County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years14,074 (48.4%)2,505 (17.8%)
20 to 24 Years29,044 (79.6%)2,672 (9.2%)
25 to 29 Years31,207 (85.6%)2,216 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years31,588 (83.3%)1,801 (5.7%)
35 to 44 Years61,663 (85.2%)3,083 (5.0%)
45 to 54 Years65,218 (82.7%)2,804 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years31,583 (75.6%)1,295 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years24,265 (60.0%)558 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years17,534 (30.2%)596 (3.4%)
75 Years and over2,565 (6.2%)154 (6.0%)
Total308,753 (65.3%)17,599 (5.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bristol County

According to labor force statistics for Bristol County, 79.7% of individuals (245,341) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (307,830) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 11,776 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.6% or 86,608 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.9% or 1,832 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bristol County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School20,582 (58.4%)3,137 (8.9%)
High School Diploma68,807 (75.0%)5,138 (5.6%)
College / Associate Degree69,451 (82.5%)4,798 (5.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher86,608 (89.6%)2,320 (2.4%)
Total245,341 (79.7%)14,776 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bristol County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bristol County are Community & Social Service (31,527 | 10.8%), Management (29,206 | 10.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (19,365 | 6.7%), Education Instruction & Library (17,636 | 6.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (16,656 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bristol County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bristol County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.7%), Computers & Mathematics (73.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (72.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (81.1%), Health Technologists (80.4%), and Education, Arts & Media (76.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bristol County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management16,777 (57.4%)12,429 (42.6%)
Business & Financial6,805 (45.2%)8,239 (54.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science12,126 (72.8%)4,530 (27.2%)
Computers & Mathematics5,979 (73.1%)2,204 (26.9%)
Architecture & Engineering4,857 (81.7%)1,088 (18.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,290 (51.0%)1,238 (49.0%)
Community & Social Service 9,722 (30.8%)21,805 (69.2%)
Education, Arts & Media1,520 (24.0%)4,819 (76.0%)
Legal Services & Support930 (36.7%)1,605 (63.3%)
Education Instruction & Library4,493 (25.5%)13,143 (74.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,779 (55.4%)2,238 (44.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,652 (18.9%)15,713 (81.1%)
Health Technologists2,427 (19.6%)9,978 (80.4%)
Total (Category)49,082 (43.9%)62,716 (56.1%)
Total (Overall)148,809 (51.2%)142,045 (48.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bristol County are Food Preparation & Serving (14,165 | 4.9%), Healthcare Support (13,053 | 4.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (9,002 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (8,417 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (6,889 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Bristol County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bristol County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (89.1%), Security & Protection (81.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.4%), Personal Care & Service (80.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bristol County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,646 (12.6%)11,407 (87.4%)
Security & Protection5,616 (81.5%)1,273 (18.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,740 (74.8%)921 (25.2%)
Law Enforcement2,876 (89.1%)352 (10.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving6,224 (43.9%)7,941 (56.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5,579 (62.0%)3,423 (38.0%)
Personal Care & Service1,630 (19.4%)6,787 (80.6%)
Total (Category)20,695 (40.2%)30,831 (59.8%)
Total (Overall)148,809 (51.2%)142,045 (48.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bristol County are Office & Administration (32,088 | 11.0%), and Sales & Related (27,695 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bristol County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bristol County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related13,219 (47.7%)14,476 (52.3%)
Office & Administration8,165 (25.5%)23,923 (74.6%)
Total (Category)21,384 (35.8%)38,399 (64.2%)
Total (Overall)148,809 (51.2%)142,045 (48.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bristol County are Construction & Extraction (17,804 | 6.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (9,505 | 3.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,258 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bristol County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bristol County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry890 (70.8%)368 (29.2%)
Construction & Extraction17,512 (98.4%)292 (1.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair9,157 (96.3%)348 (3.7%)
Total (Category)27,559 (96.5%)1,008 (3.5%)
Total (Overall)148,809 (51.2%)142,045 (48.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bristol County are Production (16,917 | 5.8%), Material Moving (11,149 | 3.8%), and Transportation (11,114 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bristol County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bristol County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production12,320 (72.8%)4,597 (27.2%)
Transportation9,258 (83.3%)1,856 (16.7%)
Material Moving8,511 (76.3%)2,638 (23.7%)
Total (Category)30,089 (76.8%)9,091 (23.2%)
Total (Overall)148,809 (51.2%)142,045 (48.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bristol County

Employment Industries in Bristol County

The major employment industries in Bristol County include Health Care & Social Assistance (50,009 | 17.2%), Retail Trade (36,357 | 12.5%), Manufacturing (30,876 | 10.6%), Educational Services (25,179 | 8.7%), and Construction (23,922 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Bristol County

Employment Industries by Sex in Bristol County

The Bristol County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (92.1%), and Utilities (76.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (82.4%), Educational Services (70.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (54.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bristol County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,230 (65.7%)642 (34.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction22,022 (92.1%)1,900 (7.9%)
Manufacturing21,068 (68.2%)9,808 (31.8%)
Wholesale Trade5,786 (64.6%)3,175 (35.4%)
Retail Trade19,765 (54.4%)16,592 (45.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing8,506 (69.1%)3,796 (30.9%)
Utilities1,946 (76.5%)596 (23.4%)
Information2,332 (59.6%)1,584 (40.5%)
Finance & Insurance5,869 (46.3%)6,804 (53.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,549 (60.8%)1,645 (39.2%)
Professional & Scientific9,871 (53.8%)8,458 (46.2%)
Enterprise Management168 (48.3%)180 (51.7%)
Administrative & Support6,579 (60.6%)4,278 (39.4%)
Educational Services7,465 (29.6%)17,714 (70.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8,801 (17.6%)41,208 (82.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3,256 (57.8%)2,380 (42.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services8,032 (45.2%)9,732 (54.8%)
Public Administration7,138 (62.5%)4,285 (37.5%)
Total148,809 (51.2%)142,045 (48.8%)

Education in Bristol County

School Enrollment in Bristol County

The most common levels of schooling among the 129,234 students in Bristol County are middle school (29,498 | 22.8%), high school (29,491 | 22.8%), and college / undergraduate (27,268 | 21.1%).
School Enrollment in Bristol County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7,2735.6%
Kindergarten6,0444.7%
Elementary School23,56618.2%
Middle School29,49822.8%
High School29,49122.8%
College / Undergraduate27,26821.1%
Graduate / Professional6,0944.7%
Total129,234100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bristol County

Out of a total of 129,234 students who are enrolled in schools in Bristol County, 21,841 (16.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 107,393 (83.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,428 (45.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 32,527 (92.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bristol County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,959 (54.9%)2,428 (45.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old26,156 (90.8%)2,658 (9.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds32,527 (92.4%)2,682 (7.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds19,049 (90.5%)2,009 (9.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7,132 (69.7%)3,101 (30.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9,529 (65.4%)5,034 (34.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5,509 (71.6%)2,181 (28.4%)
35 Years and over4,507 (71.8%)1,773 (28.2%)
Total107,393 (83.1%)21,841 (16.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bristol County

Business (25,146 | 19.3%), education (15,285 | 11.7%), science & technology (14,861 | 11.4%), social sciences (11,205 | 8.6%), and engineering (9,404 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 130,613 individuals in Bristol County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bristol County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4,8563.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6,6935.1%
Physical & Health Sciences3,2072.5%
Psychology8,6566.6%
Social Sciences11,2058.6%
Engineering9,4047.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies7580.6%
Science & Technology14,86111.4%
Business25,14619.3%
Education15,28511.7%
Literature & Languages6,8195.2%
Liberal Arts & History6,1704.7%
Visual & Performing Arts5,6564.3%
Communications3,5732.7%
Arts & Humanities8,3246.4%
Total130,613100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bristol County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bristol County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bristol County are males with 2 vehicles (60,579, accounting for 41.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (56,522, making up 44.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bristol County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5,144 (3.5%)4,034 (2.9%)
1 Vehicle26,933 (18.5%)28,508 (20.8%)
2 Vehicles60,579 (41.7%)56,522 (41.2%)
3 Vehicles29,994 (20.6%)28,514 (20.8%)
4 Vehicles16,226 (11.2%)14,313 (10.4%)
5 or more Vehicles6,431 (4.4%)5,408 (3.9%)
Total145,307 (100.0%)137,299 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bristol County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bristol County are 15 to 19 minutes (39,379 commuters, 15.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (37,744 commuters, 14.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (32,732 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time in Bristol County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7,2342.8%
5 to 9 Minutes22,1698.5%
10 to 14 Minutes37,74414.5%
15 to 19 Minutes39,37915.1%
20 to 24 Minutes32,73212.6%
25 to 29 Minutes16,1126.2%
30 to 34 Minutes30,99311.9%
35 to 39 Minutes9,2393.5%
40 to 44 Minutes10,1623.9%
45 to 59 Minutes23,9659.2%
60 to 89 Minutes21,7058.3%
90 or more Minutes8,7933.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Bristol County

The most common commute times in Bristol County are 15 to 19 minutes (18,279 commuters, 13.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (21,100 commuters, 16.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bristol County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3,579 (2.7%)3,655 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes10,195 (7.6%)11,974 (9.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes16,826 (12.5%)20,918 (16.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes18,279 (13.6%)21,100 (16.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes15,616 (11.6%)17,116 (13.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes8,175 (6.1%)7,937 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes16,768 (12.4%)14,225 (11.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes5,414 (4.0%)3,825 (3.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes5,290 (3.9%)4,872 (3.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes14,597 (10.8%)9,368 (7.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes14,293 (10.6%)7,412 (5.9%)
90 or more Minutes5,717 (4.2%)3,076 (2.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bristol County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bristol County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (18,842, 14.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (18,251, 14.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bristol County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM10,770 (8.0%)4,113 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM8,810 (6.5%)2,673 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7,666 (5.7%)4,874 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM14,215 (10.5%)10,303 (8.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM14,729 (10.9%)12,276 (9.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM18,842 (14.0%)18,251 (14.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM14,120 (10.5%)17,666 (14.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM12,941 (9.6%)15,894 (12.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,700 (3.5%)8,873 (7.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5,107 (3.8%)7,576 (6.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,730 (2.0%)3,289 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,561 (1.2%)1,609 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM9,634 (7.1%)10,359 (8.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM8,924 (6.6%)7,722 (6.1%)
Total134,749 (100.0%)125,478 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bristol County

Occupancy by Ownership in Bristol County

Of the total 229,861 dwellings in Bristol County, owner-occupied units account for 142,186 (61.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 87,675 (38.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bristol County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units142,18661.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units87,67538.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units229,861100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bristol County

Occupancy by Household Size in Bristol County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household64,98528.3%
2-Person Household74,59532.5%
3-Person Household40,12217.4%
4+ Person Household50,15921.8%
Total Housing Units229,861100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bristol County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bristol County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household29,137 (44.8%)35,848 (55.2%)
2-Person Household50,258 (67.4%)24,337 (32.6%)
3-Person Household25,862 (64.5%)14,260 (35.5%)
4+ Person Household36,929 (73.6%)13,230 (26.4%)
Total Housing Units142,186 (61.9%)87,675 (38.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bristol County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bristol County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School12,631 (42.2%)17,288 (57.8%)
High School Diploma34,949 (55.0%)28,617 (45.0%)
College/Associate Degree37,904 (58.9%)26,499 (41.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher56,702 (78.8%)15,271 (21.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bristol County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bristol County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years35,79115.6%
35 to 44 Years37,67116.4%
45 to 54 Years44,69419.4%
55 to 64 Years47,98820.9%
65 to 74 Years37,33416.2%
75 to 84 Years17,9397.8%
85 Years and Over8,4443.7%
Total229,861100.0%

Housing Finances in Bristol County

Median Income by Occupancy in Bristol County

Median Income by Occupancy in Bristol County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied142,186 (61.9%)$111,820
Renter-Occupied87,675 (38.1%)$42,851
Average229,861 (100.0%)$80,628

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bristol County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bristol County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,907 (1.3%)4,667 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,037 (0.7%)3,254 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,904 (1.3%)7,815 (8.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,646 (1.9%)6,041 (6.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9993,069 (2.2%)5,713 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9996,166 (4.3%)10,038 (11.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99910,501 (7.4%)10,974 (12.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99917,684 (12.4%)15,139 (17.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99918,484 (13.0%)9,712 (11.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99931,754 (22.3%)9,807 (11.2%)
$150,000 or more47,034 (33.1%)4,515 (5.1%)
Total142,186 (100.0%)87,675 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bristol County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bristol County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,496 (1.1%)4,023 (4.6%)
$300 to $4993,851 (2.7%)6,082 (6.9%)
$500 to $79919,464 (13.7%)10,209 (11.6%)
$800 to $99913,092 (9.2%)12,665 (14.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49921,830 (15.3%)30,410 (34.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99923,045 (16.2%)14,648 (16.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49924,959 (17.5%)4,316 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $2,99916,069 (11.3%)1,124 (1.3%)
$3,000 or more18,380 (12.9%)726 (0.8%)
Total142,186 (100.0%)87,675 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bristol County

Housing Structures in Bristol County

Housing Structures in Bristol County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached122,81153.4%
Single Unit, Attached9,3274.1%
2 Unit Apartments21,8769.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments34,19414.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments16,3867.1%
10 or more Apartments21,9419.6%
Mobile Home / Other3,3261.5%
Total229,861100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bristol County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bristol County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached114,950 (93.6%)7,861 (6.4%)
Single Unit, Attached6,097 (65.4%)3,230 (34.6%)
2 Unit Apartments8,204 (37.5%)13,672 (62.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,880 (17.2%)28,314 (82.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,984 (12.1%)14,402 (87.9%)
10 or more Apartments2,344 (10.7%)19,597 (89.3%)
Mobile Home / Other2,727 (82.0%)599 (18.0%)
Total142,186 (61.9%)87,675 (38.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bristol County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bristol County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room233 (0.2%)2,412 (2.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,801 (2.0%)20,371 (23.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms40,719 (28.6%)42,655 (48.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms59,645 (41.9%)18,795 (21.4%)
8 or more Rooms38,788 (27.3%)3,442 (3.9%)
Total142,186 (100.0%)87,675 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bristol County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bristol County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas74,567 (52.4%)57,940 (66.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas6,349 (4.5%)2,604 (3.0%)
Electricity8,063 (5.7%)18,782 (21.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene48,512 (34.1%)6,740 (7.7%)
Coal or Coke30 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4,399 (3.1%)730 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used266 (0.2%)879 (1.0%)
Total142,186 (100.0%)87,675 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bristol County

Household Vehicle Usage in Bristol County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4,191 (2.9%)17,814 (20.3%)
1 Vehicle35,046 (24.6%)43,201 (49.3%)
2 Vehicles61,719 (43.4%)21,742 (24.8%)
3 or more Vehicles41,230 (29.0%)4,918 (5.6%)
Total142,186 (100.0%)87,675 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bristol County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bristol County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units48,56893,618
Median Property Value$362,000$397,000
Median Household Income$77,005$37,228
Monthly Housing Costs$816$18,230
Real Estate Taxes$4,481$1,513

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bristol County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bristol County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,589 (3.3%)1,956 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,042 (2.1%)558 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99913,637 (28.1%)20,172 (21.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99921,831 (45.0%)45,497 (48.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9997,479 (15.4%)19,659 (21.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,993 (4.1%)4,223 (4.5%)
$1,000,000 or more997 (2.1%)1,553 (1.7%)
Total48,568 (100.0%)93,618 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bristol County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bristol County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,734 (3.6%)2,833 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9994,968 (10.2%)1,210 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,768 (7.8%)2,651 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,404 (11.1%)2,398 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,102 (16.7%)5,097 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,267 (12.9%)9,582 (10.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9998,519 (17.5%)12,217 (13.1%)
$150,000 or more9,806 (20.2%)23,235 (24.8%)
Total48,568 (100.0%)93,618 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bristol County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bristol County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x6,951 (14.3%)128,391 (137.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x8,274 (17.0%)17,662 (18.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x6,039 (12.4%)27,213 (29.1%)
4.0x or more26,683 (54.9%)17,728 (18.9%)
Total48,568 (100.0%)93,618 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bristol County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bristol County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,019 (2.1%)266 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4991,204 (2.5%)1,410 (1.5%)
$800 to $1,49943,552 (89.7%)2,998 (3.2%)
Total48,568 (100.0%)93,618 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bristol County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bristol County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bristol County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years35,004 (98.6%)492 (1.4%)
6 to 18 Years88,642 (98.6%)1,308 (1.5%)
19 to 25 Years47,033 (94.9%)2,514 (5.1%)
26 to 34 Years63,960 (94.2%)3,959 (5.8%)
35 to 44 Years68,446 (95.0%)3,626 (5.0%)
45 to 54 Years75,945 (96.7%)2,634 (3.4%)
55 to 64 Years79,742 (97.6%)1,956 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years57,285 (99.7%)163 (0.3%)
75 Years and older38,631 (100.0%)17 (0.0%)
Total554,688 (97.1%)16,669 (2.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bristol County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bristol County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born35,004 (98.6%)492 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen88,642 (98.6%)1,308 (1.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen47,033 (94.9%)2,514 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bristol County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bristol County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00056,925 (96.7%)1,959 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99970,398 (95.6%)3,247 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99968,356 (94.9%)3,644 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99967,087 (96.8%)2,239 (3.2%)
$100,000 and over283,424 (98.2%)5,244 (1.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bristol County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bristol County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 617,448 (49.1%)19,460 (54.8%)
6 to 18 Years38,016 (42.3%)57,019 (63.4%)
19 to 25 Years13,768 (27.8%)35,219 (71.1%)
25 to 34 Years23,270 (34.3%)43,885 (64.6%)
35 to 44 Years20,317 (28.2%)51,201 (71.0%)
45 to 54 Years18,596 (23.7%)61,024 (77.7%)
55 to 64 Years22,732 (27.8%)61,439 (75.2%)
65 to 74 Years53,808 (93.7%)36,850 (64.1%)
75 Years and over38,211 (98.9%)24,331 (63.0%)
Total246,166 (43.1%)390,428 (68.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bristol County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bristol County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years77 (0.5%)242 (1.7%)
5 to 17 Years3,706 (8.2%)2,331 (5.3%)
18 to 34 Years5,706 (9.1%)5,896 (9.5%)
35 to 64 Years14,774 (13.0%)17,099 (14.5%)
65 to 74 Years6,876 (25.6%)6,566 (21.5%)
75 Years and over7,088 (45.8%)11,273 (48.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bristol County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bristol County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (0.2%)213 (1.5%)
5 to 17 Years119 (0.3%)269 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years704 (1.1%)468 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,567 (3.1%)2,959 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,268 (12.1%)2,073 (6.8%)
75 Years and over3,245 (21.0%)4,316 (18.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bristol County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46 (0.3%)161 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years211 (0.5%)400 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years869 (1.4%)827 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,262 (2.0%)2,519 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years910 (3.4%)792 (2.6%)
75 Years and over1,214 (7.9%)2,031 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bristol County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,229 (7.1%)1,540 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years4,065 (6.5%)4,028 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years6,734 (5.9%)8,148 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,455 (5.4%)1,183 (3.9%)
75 Years and over1,560 (10.1%)3,110 (13.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bristol County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years206 (0.5%)159 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years728 (1.2%)800 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years6,788 (5.9%)8,876 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,163 (11.7%)4,036 (13.2%)
75 Years and over4,432 (28.7%)7,771 (33.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bristol County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years786 (1.7%)471 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years754 (1.2%)529 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years3,020 (2.6%)3,117 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,305 (4.9%)1,063 (3.5%)
75 Years and over1,819 (11.8%)3,563 (15.4%)

Technology Access in Bristol County

Computing Device Access in Bristol County

Computing Device Access in Bristol County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop175,13276.2%
Smartphone194,89484.8%
Tablet141,62061.6%
No Computing Device18,4298.0%
Total229,861100.0%

Internet Access in Bristol County

Internet Access in Bristol County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3940.2%
Broadband Home174,19475.8%
Cellular Data Only21,9339.5%
Satellite Internet6,1572.7%
No Internet29,81113.0%
Total229,861100.0%

Bristol County Summary

Bristol County is a county located in the southeastern part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in the United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Plymouth County to the north, Norfolk County to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. As of the 2010 census, the population was 548,285, making it the third-most populous county in Massachusetts. The county seat is Taunton.

History

Bristol County was created by the Plymouth Colony in 1685, and was named after Bristol, England. It was originally part of Plymouth County, and was created as a separate county in 1746. The county was part of the original Plymouth Colony, and was later part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
The county was divided into three townships in 1685: Dartmouth, Taunton, and Rehoboth. These townships were later divided into smaller towns, and the county was further divided into Bristol, Plymouth, and Barnstable counties in 1790.

Geography

Bristol County is located in the southeastern part of Massachusetts, and is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Plymouth County to the north, Norfolk County to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The county has a total area of 621 square miles, of which 590 square miles is land and 31 square miles is water.
The county is divided into two distinct regions: the South Coast and the North Coast. The South Coast is characterized by its coastal plain, which is composed of low hills and marshes. The North Coast is characterized by its uplands, which are composed of rolling hills and woodlands.

Economy

Bristol County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, service, and retail industries. The county is home to several large employers, including General Dynamics, Raytheon, and Hasbro.
The county is also home to several universities and colleges, including the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Bristol Community College, and Roger Williams University.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Bristol County was 548,285, making it the third-most populous county in Massachusetts. The population density was 922 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 81.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $60,879, and the median income for a family was $71,837. The per capita income for the county was $30,845. About 8.2% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bristol County?
Total Population of Bristol County is 576,699.
What is the Total Male Population of Bristol County?
Total Male Population of Bristol County is 281,769.
What is the Total Female Population of Bristol County?
Total Female Population of Bristol County is 294,930.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bristol County?
There are 95.54 Males per 100 Females in Bristol County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bristol County?
There are 104.67 Females per 100 Males in Bristol County.
What is the Median Population Age in Bristol County?
Median Population Age in Bristol County is 41.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bristol County
Average Family Size in Bristol County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bristol County
Average Household Size in Bristol County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bristol County?
Per Capita income in Bristol County is $42,006.
What is the Median Family Income in Bristol County?
Median Family Income in Bristol County is $103,265.
What is the Median Household income in Bristol County?
Median Household Income in Bristol County is $80,628.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bristol County?
Income or Wage Gap in Bristol County is 29.7%.
Women in Bristol County earn 70.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Bristol County?
Family Income Deficit in Bristol County is $10,739.
Families that are below poverty line in Bristol County earn $10,739 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bristol County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bristol County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bristol County?
There are 308,753 People in the Labor Forcein in Bristol County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bristol County?
65.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Bristol County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bristol County?
Unemployment Rate in Bristol County is 5.7%.