Bristol County, RI 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 | Rhode Island Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,885 | 1,069,105 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1092.7 | 691.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.39% | 0.48% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.3 | 40.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 19,405 | 435,734 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Bristol County grew by 1.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 50,524 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 | Rhode Island Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,426 | $86,475 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.18% | 5.72% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bristol County is about 27% higher than in Rhode Island.
Housing
| Metric | Bristol County | Rhode Island Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $275,000 | $317,211 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,348 | $1,273 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.3% | 63.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Bristol County is about 17.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,348 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 190 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bristol County | Rhode Island Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.8 | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.5 | 44.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 190 | 183 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,879 | $5,678 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,387 | 11,274 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,919 | 2,085 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Rhode Island:
Newport County (18.1 min), Providence County (21.9 min), Kent County (22.5 min).
Slowest:
Washington County (23.1 min), Bristol County (22.8 min), Kent County (22.5 min).
The average commute time in Bristol County is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Rhode Island.
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 A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Bristol County | Rhode Island Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.9% | 33.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | 2.40 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Rhode Island:
Bristol County (0.4), Newport County (0.4), Washington County (0.4).
Lowest:
Providence County (0.3), Kent County (0.3), Washington County (0.4).
Health
Bristol County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Bristol County | Rhode Island Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.7 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.4% | 11.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.6% | 14.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Rhode Island:
Bristol County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Newport County (0.8).
Lowest:
Providence County (0.8), Kent County (0.8), Newport County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bristol County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Bristol County, Rhode Island?
The population of Bristol County, Rhode Island is 48,885, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Bristol County, Rhode Island?
The population density of Bristol County, Rhode Island is 1092.7 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, Rhode Island?
The median household income in Bristol County, Rhode Island is $109,426, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Bristol County, Rhode Island?
The median home price in Bristol County, Rhode Island is $275,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Bristol County, Rhode Island?
The unemployment rate in Bristol County, Rhode Island is 3.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.