Bristol, Connecticut Income Statistics
Bristol Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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B
Bristol Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Bristol | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,122 | $97,098 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $61,897 | $75,632 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.0% | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 12.9% | 18.8% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 10.2% | 19.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Bristol is about 20% lower than in Connecticut. Income has been growing slower in Bristol (3.0%/yr) than in Connecticut (3.7%/yr).
About 13% of adults in Bristol earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Connecticut average of 19%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Bristol, Connecticut grew by 36.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $78,122 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.0% per year.
Bristol stayed above the U.S. median household income from 2009 to 2023, starting 12% higher, and slipped below it in the latest figures (2024), at 2.9% lower.
Income Distribution in Bristol
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 9,382 households (40.6% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 21.3% of households in Bristol had an income under $35,000 and 21.5% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Bristol has a larger share of households earning $150,000 to $199,999 (11.3% vs 9.5%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (10.2% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,075 | 4.7% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 853 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,518 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,481 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,370 | 10.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,947 | 17.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,482 | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,417 | 19.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,613 | 11.3% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 2,352 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 23,108 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 6,307 residents (12.9% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 14.4% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 10.3% of Bristol residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 28.2% had some income but less than $25,000, and 21.0% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Bristol has a larger share of residents earning $50,000 to $74,999 (16.8% vs 14.3%) and a smaller share with no personal income (10.3% vs 12.8%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 5,030 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 5,063 | 10.4% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3,264 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5,450 | 11.2% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4,865 | 10.0% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6,699 | 13.7% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8,225 | 16.8% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,972 | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 6,307 | 12.9% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 48,875 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 10.3% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Bristol
| Metric | Bristol | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.525 | 0.536 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $66,391 | $85,321 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $60,673 | $70,012 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 8.6% | 17.9% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Bristol, it is 0.525, lower than Connecticut's 0.536, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 9% more than women's income in Bristol, Connecticut. Over a 35-year career, a 9% wage gap accumulates to roughly $200,130 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Bristol, Connecticut has narrowed from about 21% to 9% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 4% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $5,259 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Bristol | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 11.4% | 16.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 2,517 people are unemployed in Bristol, Connecticut.
The average commute time in Bristol is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Connecticut.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Bristol, Connecticut has fallen from 8.6% to 7.6% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.3% in 2014 and fell as low as 5.4% in 2019.
Bristol started 0.1 points below the U.S. unemployment rate in 2011 but had risen above it by 2013, and has not been below it since. In 2024 its rate was 2.3 points higher.
Bristol, CT Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Bristol, CT compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol, CT | 58,389 | $78,122 #1/2 | 3.0%/yr #2/2 | 7.6% #1/2 | 0.525 #1/2 |
| New Britain, CT | 55,019 | $56,563 | 3.5%/yr | 8.3% | 0.541 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bristol, Connecticut has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it about on par with Connecticut, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Bristol, Connecticut.
How Rich Is Bristol, Connecticut?
Bristol has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $78,122, about 20% lower than the Connecticut average of $97,098.
How fast is household income rising in Bristol, Connecticut?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Bristol, Connecticut rose 36%, from $57,453 to $78,122. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Connecticut as a whole: +36% against +41%.
What was the median household income in Bristol in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Bristol, Connecticut was $83,542, up 3% from $81,208 in 2022. The Connecticut median that year was $95,197.
What was the median household income in Bristol in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Bristol, Connecticut was $68,862. By 2024 it had risen 13% to $78,122.
Is it hard to find a job in Bristol, Connecticut?
Unemployment in Bristol, Connecticut is 7.6%, well above the Connecticut rate of 5.5%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Bristol, Connecticut?
The Gini coefficient in Bristol is 0.525. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Bristol, Connecticut?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Bristol, Connecticut has narrowed from about 21% to 9% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 4% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $5,259 since 2009.
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