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

Population2000201020252030
Bristol, TN25,61826,74427,55927,631

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Population by Age

Population2025
0-41,225
5-91,353
10-141,544
15-191,611
20-241,498
25-291,561
30-341,813
35-391,694
40-441,609
45-491,725
50-541,861
55-591,798
60-641,869
65-691,903
70-741,667
75-791,312
80-84830
85+686
18+22,530
Median Age45

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Population by Race

Bristol, TN2025
Total27,559.00
White Alone89.4%
Black Alone2.87%
American Indian Alone0.26%
Asian Alone0.91%
Pacific Islander Alone0.03%
Some Other Race1.32%
Two or More Races5.2%
Hispanic Origin3.10%
Diversity Index24.50

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households10,99711,48112,28212,408
Housing Units11,90112,79413,59813,729
Owner Occupied Units8,2428,535
Renter Occupied Units4,0403,873
Vacant Units1,3161,321

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Home Value

Bristol, TN20252030
Median Home Value$237,828$326,987
Average Home Value$262,924$357,342
<$50,000556465
$50,000 - $99,999916521
$100,000 - $149,999821352
$150,000 - $199,9991,194583
$200,000 - $249,999838561
$250,000 - $299,9991,1691,171
$300,000 - $399,9991,5252,277
$400,000 - $499,9995761,161
$500,000 - $749,999451971
$1,000,000 +33128

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later583
2000-20091,067
1990-19991,769
1980-1989947
1970-19792,056
1960-19691,790
1950-19592,202
1940-19491,306
1939 or Before1,439

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Income

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Income

Bristol, TN20252030
Median Household$57,754$64,044
Average Household$77,709$86,191
Per Capita$34,696$38,769

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Household Income

Bristol, TN2025
<$15,0001,192
$15,000 - $24,9991,139
$25,000 - $34,9991,121
$35,000 - $49,9991,799
$50,000 - $74,9992,335
$75,000 - $99,9991,510
$100,000 - $149,9992,024
$150,000 - $199,999505
$200,000+657

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Employees

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Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees22,013
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt7
Mining47
Utilities40
Construction673
Manufacturing4,446
Wholesale Trade567
  
Retail Trade3,579
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers939
Furn & Home Furnish Str27
Electronics & Appl Store53
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip329
Food & Beverage Stores607
Health/Pers Care Stores371
Gasoline Stations64
Clothing/Accessory Store188
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music374
General Merchandise Str627
  
Transportation/Warehouse149
Information92
  
Finance & Insurance486
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn286
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv98
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other102
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing400
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv709
Legal Services125
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt216
Educational Services845
HealthCare/Social Assist4,330
Arts/Entertainment/Rec390
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1,775
Accommodation168
Food Srv/Drinking Places1,607
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin1,256
Auto Repair/Maintenance246
Public Administration Emp2,003

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Educational Attainment (25+)

Bristol, TN2025
<9th Grade553
Some High School960
GED1,620
Graduated High School5,023
Some College/No Degree3,744
Associates Degree2,291
Bachelor's Degree4,241
Graduate Degree1,896

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,383
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus2
Mining Bus3
Utilities Bus2
Construction Bus64
Manufacturing Bus46
Wholesale Trade Bus41
  
Retail Trade Bus249
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus59
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus6
Electronics & Appl Store Bus5
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus15
Food & Beverage Stores Bus30
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus37
Gasoline Stations Bus13
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus25
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus35
General Merchandise Str Bus24
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus19
Information Bus13
  
Finance & Insurance Bus96
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus51
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus19
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus26
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus60
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus80
Legal Services Bus23
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus44
Educational Services Bus22
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus176
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus40
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus131
Accommodation Bus12
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus119
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus208
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus42
Public Administration Bus62

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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