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Bristol, VA


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Bristol, Virginia

Bristol, Virginia is 22 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 17,367.

The People and Families of Bristol

In Bristol, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Bristol, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Bristol boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bristol had a median family income of $34,266.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bristol favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $24,650. 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 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

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 Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Bristol Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Bristol Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Bristol Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bristol, VA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity43
Well-Paid Single Men23
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married36
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime53
Low Violent Crime31

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