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

Population2000201020242029
Bristol, TN25,72926,81527,58327,771

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Age

Population2024
0-41,255
5-91,408
10-141,565
15-191,630
20-241,613
25-291,574
30-341,706
35-391,665
40-441,574
45-491,685
50-541,837
55-591,814
60-641,965
65-691,893
70-741,652
75-791,275
80-84800
85+672
18+22,448
Median Age44

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Race

Bristol, TN2024
Total27,583.00
White Alone89.52%
Black Alone2.88%
American Indian Alone0.25%
Asian Alone0.89%
Pacific Islander Alone0.03%
Some Other Race1.26%
Two or More Races5.18%
Hispanic Origin2.89%
Diversity Index24.00

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households11,04011,51012,15312,290
Housing Units11,94912,82313,45113,561
Owner Occupied Units8,2028,576
Renter Occupied Units3,9513,714
Vacant Units1,2981,271

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Home Value

Bristol, TN20242029
Median Home Value$228,406$327,680
Average Home Value$255,310$368,686
<$50,000528326
$50,000 - $99,9991,038436
$100,000 - $149,999839267
$150,000 - $199,9991,108509
$200,000 - $249,9991,035843
$250,000 - $299,9991,0621,171
$300,000 - $399,9991,5372,659
$400,000 - $499,999458876
$500,000 - $749,999443933
$1,000,000 +52162

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later553
2000-2009915
1990-19991,994
1980-1989852
1970-19792,139
1960-19691,856
1950-19592,218
1940-19491,120
1939 or Before1,419

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Income

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Income

Bristol, TN20242029
Median Household$53,555$64,426
Average Household$74,983$88,300
Per Capita$33,093$39,132

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Household Income

Bristol, TN2024
<$15,0001,392
$15,000 - $24,9991,371
$25,000 - $34,9991,108
$35,000 - $49,9991,801
$50,000 - $74,9992,051
$75,000 - $99,9991,636
$100,000 - $149,9991,635
$150,000 - $199,999688
$200,000+471

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Employees

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Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees22,072
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt5
Mining230
Utilities38
Construction787
Manufacturing4,444
Wholesale Trade572
  
Retail Trade3,485
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers797
Furn & Home Furnish Str27
Electronics & Appl Store111
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip315
Food & Beverage Stores550
Health/Pers Care Stores339
Gasoline Stations59
Clothing/Accessory Store227
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music434
General Merchandise Str626
  
Transportation/Warehouse168
Information150
  
Finance & Insurance635
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn345
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv105
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other185
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing399
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv569
Legal Services131
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises4
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt238
Educational Services843
HealthCare/Social Assist3,992
Arts/Entertainment/Rec309
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1,964
Accommodation168
Food Srv/Drinking Places1,796
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin1,411
Auto Repair/Maintenance249
Public Administration Emp1,791

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Educational Attainment (25+)

Bristol, TN2024
<9th Grade459
Some High School910
GED1,719
Graduated High School4,955
Some College/No Degree3,781
Associates Degree2,192
Bachelor's Degree4,295
Graduate Degree1,801

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,367
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus2
Mining Bus3
Utilities Bus2
Construction Bus62
Manufacturing Bus43
Wholesale Trade Bus35
  
Retail Trade Bus245
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus55
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus6
Electronics & Appl Store Bus5
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus15
Food & Beverage Stores Bus29
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus36
Gasoline Stations Bus12
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus26
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus35
General Merchandise Str Bus26
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus19
Information Bus16
  
Finance & Insurance Bus103
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus53
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus19
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus31
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus57
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus77
Legal Services Bus22
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus44
Educational Services Bus22
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus173
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus37
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus131
Accommodation Bus11
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus120
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus208
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus39
Public Administration Bus63

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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