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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.
In Bristol, about 53% of adults are married.
In 2000, Bristol had a median family income of $37,341.
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 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.
In Bristol, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Bristol strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 16% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Bristol to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Bristol colleges • Bristol travel • Bristol mortgages and property.
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