Demographics & People — Bristol, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 27,490 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~28,000 |
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| Median Age | 41.1 |
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| Total Households | 12,015 |
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| Family Households | 7,364 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1373 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 24,936 |
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| Black or African American | 724 |
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| Asian | 98 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,128 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 7,937 |
| English | 4,599 |
| American | 4,154 |
| Other groups | 4,072 |
| Irish | 3,599 |
| German | 3,176 |
| Scotch-Irish | 1,027 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 964 |
| Scottish | 736 |
| Italian | 667 |
Language
| English Only | 25,122 |
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| Spanish | 562 |
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| Population 5+ | 25,932 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,636 |
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| Population 18+ | 21,362 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bristol, Tennessee.
