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Bristol, FL


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Bristol, Florida

Bristol, Florida, in Liberty county, is 41 miles W of Tallahassee, Florida (center to center) and 198 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. The city contains a population of approximately 845.

The People and Families of Bristol

In Bristol, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bristol had a median family income of $36,932. Interestingly, lots of people in Bristol have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bristol favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Bristol Housing

Bristol has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Florida. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Bristol the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Bristol, 93% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

Bristol strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBristol Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Bristol Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Bristol Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Bristol, FL

Comparing Bristol to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity94
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women65
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults96
Median Family Income44
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Housing Recently Built84
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing31
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