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Bristol, TN


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Bristol, Tennessee

Bristol, Tennessee, in Sullivan county, is 21 miles NE of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 121 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Johnson City - Kingsport - Bristol metropolitan area. Bristol contains a population of approximately 24,821.

The People and Families of Bristol

In Bristol, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bristol had a median family income of $37,341.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bristol favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $28,800. 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 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Tennessee, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Bristol, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Bristol Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 16%Bristol Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Bristol Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Bristol Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Bristol, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population97
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men37
Racial Diversity35
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty36
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work59
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime23

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