Bristol County, MA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Bristol County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 571,327 | 6,906,117 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 826.7 | 654.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.59% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.6 | 40.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 232,185 | 2,760,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Bristol County grew by 6.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 578,413 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Bristol County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Bristol County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,300 | $101,501 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.12% | 5.21% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bristol County is about 17% lower than in Massachusetts.
Housing
| Metric | Bristol County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $306,134 | $478,681 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,181 | $1,687 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.2% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Bristol County is about 21.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,181 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bristol County spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 191 hours, about 8.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bristol County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.9 | 25.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.9 | 51.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 191 | 214 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,925 | $6,632 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 12,360 | 14,741 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,420 | 2,164 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Massachusetts:
Nantucket County (13.8 min), Dukes County (15.4 min), Berkshire County (16.7 min).
Slowest:
Norfolk County (31.2 min), Suffolk County (30.4 min), Plymouth County (28.6 min).
The average commute time in Bristol County is 23 minutes, shorter than the 26 minutes in Massachusetts.
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 County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Bristol County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.9% | 42.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Massachusetts:
Middlesex County (0.5), Norfolk County (0.4), Nantucket County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hampden County (0.3), Bristol County (0.3), Berkshire County (0.3).
Health
Bristol County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Bristol County | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.4% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Massachusetts:
Middlesex County (0.8), Hampshire County (0.8), Norfolk County (0.8).
Lowest:
Hampden County (0.8), Bristol County (0.8), Worcester County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bristol County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Bristol County, Massachusetts?
The population of Bristol County, Massachusetts is 571,327, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Bristol County, Massachusetts?
The population density of Bristol County, Massachusetts is 826.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Bristol County, Massachusetts?
The median household income in Bristol County, Massachusetts is $84,300, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Bristol County, Massachusetts?
The median home price in Bristol County, Massachusetts is $306,134, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Bristol County, Massachusetts?
The unemployment rate in Bristol County, Massachusetts is 5.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.