Bristol, TN

Discover Bristol: Charm and Adventure in the Heart of Sullivan County

Bristol is a city where history, culture, and economic opportunity come together to create a vibrant and thriving community. Known as the "Birthplace of Country Music," Bristol celebrates its rich musical heritage through the renowned Birthplace of Country Music Museum and the annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival. But beyond its deep cultural roots, Bristol is also a growing hub for industry, healthcare, and tourism, with a strong workforce and business-friendly environment. The city is home to Bristol Motor Speedway, one of the most iconic venues in NASCAR, drawing visitors from around the world. With a revitalized downtown, a thriving arts scene, and easy access to outdoor adventure in the Appalachian Highlands, Bristol offers a unique blend of opportunity and quality of life that makes it an exceptional place to live, work, and invest.

Population

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Bristol, TN 25,618 26,744 27,579 27,879

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Population by Age

Population 2026
0-4 1,220
5-9 1,304
10-14 1,532
15-19 1,610
20-24 1,492
25-29 1,615
30-34 1,867
35-39 1,786
40-44 1,619
45-49 1,708
50-54 1,809
55-59 1,756
60-64 1,797
65-69 1,850
70-74 1,645
75-79 1,373
80-84 833
85+ 763
18+ 22,616
Median Age 44

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Population by Race

Bristol, TN 2026
Total 27,579.00
White Alone 89.12%
Black Alone 2.91%
American Indian Alone 0.3%
Asian Alone 0.96%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.03%
Some Other Race 1.38%
Two or More Races 5.3%
Hispanic Origin 3.26%
Diversity Index 25.20

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Households 10,997 11,481 12,319 12,552
Housing Units 11,901 12,794 13,663 13,901
Owner Occupied Units 8,053 8,309
Renter Occupied Units 4,266 4,243
Vacant Units 1,344 1,349

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Home Value

Bristol, TN 2026 2031
Median Home Value $246,586 $344,755
Average Home Value $272,756 $379,545
<$50,000 451 367
$50,000 - $99,999 839 430
$100,000 - $149,999 794 297
$150,000 - $199,999 1,158 498
$200,000 - $249,999 842 529
$250,000 - $299,999 1,113 1,018
$300,000 - $399,999 1,508 2,269
$400,000 - $499,999 637 1,175
$500,000 - $749,999 509 1,200
$1,000,000 + 37 116

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 810
2000-2009 1,099
1990-1999 1,909
1980-1989 1,058
1970-1979 1,973
1960-1969 1,423
1950-1959 1,999
1940-1949 1,284
1939 or Before 1,646

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Income

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Income

Bristol, TN 2026 2031
Median Household $66,932 $75,761
Average Household $81,798 $92,044
Per Capita $36,717 $41,623

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Household Income

Bristol, TN 2026
<$15,000 1,143
$15,000 - $24,999 1,201
$25,000 - $34,999 877
$35,000 - $49,999 1,472
$50,000 - $74,999 2,109
$75,000 - $99,999 2,124
$100,000 - $149,999 1,885
$150,000 - $199,999 912
$200,000+ 596

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Employees

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Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 23,412
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 7
Mining 51
Utilities 40
Construction 721
Manufacturing 4,114
Wholesale Trade 727
   
Retail Trade 3,243
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers 854
Furn & Home Furnish Str 31
Electronics & Appl Store 32
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip 328
Food & Beverage Stores 461
Health/Pers Care Stores 369
Gasoline Stations 66
Clothing/Accessory Store 179
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music 392
General Merchandise Str 531
   
Transportation/Warehouse 144
Information 90
   
Finance & Insurance 474
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn 275
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv 91
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other 108
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 414
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 614
Legal Services 152
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 245
Educational Services 1,315
HealthCare/Social Assist 5,722
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 404
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 1,879
Accommodation 171
Food Srv/Drinking Places 1,708
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 1,274
Auto Repair/Maintenance 238
Public Administration Emp 1,931

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Educational Attainment (25+)

Bristol, TN 2026
<9th Grade 419
Some High School 1,110
GED 1,660
Graduated High School 4,858
Some College/No Degree 3,867
Associates Degree 2,243
Bachelor's Degree 4,454
Graduate Degree 1,810

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 1,392
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 2
Mining Bus 3
Utilities Bus 2
Construction Bus 64
Manufacturing Bus 46
Wholesale Trade Bus 41
   
Retail Trade Bus 250
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus 59
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus 7
Electronics & Appl Store Bus 5
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus 16
Food & Beverage Stores Bus 31
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus 37
Gasoline Stations Bus 12
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus 24
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus 35
General Merchandise Str Bus 24
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 18
Information Bus 14
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 97
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus 51
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus 19
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus 27
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 62
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 85
Legal Services Bus 24
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 43
Educational Services Bus 24
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 179
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 39
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 127
Accommodation Bus 12
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus 115
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 206
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 42
Public Administration Bus 64

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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