Bristol, Connecticut Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Bristol, CT Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Bristol | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,389 | 3,347,044 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2178.6 | 603.7 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.41% | -0.35% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.1 | 42.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 23,108 | 1,316,506 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Bristol declined by 4.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 58,389 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Bristol is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.1% of residents. That is 1.6 points above Connecticut as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 12,588 21.6% +1.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 12,891 22.1% +1.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 12,371 21.2% -1.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 9,437 16.2% -2.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Connecticut, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.4% of the people living in Bristol and men 49.6%.
- Women 50.4% Connecticut 51.0%
- Men 49.6% Connecticut 49.0%
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Economy
Bristol has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Bristol | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,122 | $97,098 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.00% | 3.67% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bristol is about 20% lower than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | Bristol | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $320,492 | $281,244 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,340 | $1,481 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.3% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Bristol is about 19.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,340 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bristol spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 182 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bristol | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.8 | 22.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.6 | 44.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 182 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,630 | $5,704 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 16.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,344 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,152 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Bristol is about the same as in Connecticut.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bristol has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Bristol | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.3% | 38.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | 2.47 | 2.53 |
Health
Bristol has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Bristol | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.3% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.0% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Bristol, CT Compared With Nearby Cities
How Bristol, CT compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol, CT | 58,389 | $78,122 #1/2 | $320,492 #1/2 | 21.8 min #2/2 |
| New Britain, CT | 55,019 | $56,563 | $255,903 | 18.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bristol, Connecticut.
How many people live in Bristol, Connecticut?
About 58,389 people live in Bristol, Connecticut, in 23,108 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 36.1, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Bristol, Connecticut mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Bristol, Connecticut has 2,179 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 25 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Bristol, Connecticut?
The median home costs 4.1 times the median household income ($320,492 against $78,122), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,340 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Bristol, Connecticut?
Unemployment in Bristol, Connecticut is 7.6%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
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