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 2025 2030
Bristol, TN 25,618 26,744 27,559 27,631

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Population by Age

Population 2025
0-4 1,225
5-9 1,353
10-14 1,544
15-19 1,611
20-24 1,498
25-29 1,561
30-34 1,813
35-39 1,694
40-44 1,609
45-49 1,725
50-54 1,861
55-59 1,798
60-64 1,869
65-69 1,903
70-74 1,667
75-79 1,312
80-84 830
85+ 686
18+ 22,530
Median Age 45

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Population by Race

Bristol, TN 2025
Total 27,559.00
White Alone 89.4%
Black Alone 2.87%
American Indian Alone 0.26%
Asian Alone 0.91%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.03%
Some Other Race 1.32%
Two or More Races 5.2%
Hispanic Origin 3.10%
Diversity Index 24.50

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Households 10,997 11,481 12,282 12,408
Housing Units 11,901 12,794 13,598 13,729
Owner Occupied Units 8,242 8,535
Renter Occupied Units 4,040 3,873
Vacant Units 1,316 1,321

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Home Value

Bristol, TN 2025 2030
Median Home Value $237,828 $326,987
Average Home Value $262,924 $357,342
<$50,000 556 465
$50,000 - $99,999 916 521
$100,000 - $149,999 821 352
$150,000 - $199,999 1,194 583
$200,000 - $249,999 838 561
$250,000 - $299,999 1,169 1,171
$300,000 - $399,999 1,525 2,277
$400,000 - $499,999 576 1,161
$500,000 - $749,999 451 971
$1,000,000 + 33 128

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 583
2000-2009 1,067
1990-1999 1,769
1980-1989 947
1970-1979 2,056
1960-1969 1,790
1950-1959 2,202
1940-1949 1,306
1939 or Before 1,439

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Income

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Income

Bristol, TN 2025 2030
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, TN 2025
<$15,000 1,192
$15,000 - $24,999 1,139
$25,000 - $34,999 1,121
$35,000 - $49,999 1,799
$50,000 - $74,999 2,335
$75,000 - $99,999 1,510
$100,000 - $149,999 2,024
$150,000 - $199,999 505
$200,000+ 657

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Employees

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Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 22,013
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 7
Mining 47
Utilities 40
Construction 673
Manufacturing 4,446
Wholesale Trade 567
   
Retail Trade 3,579
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers 939
Furn & Home Furnish Str 27
Electronics & Appl Store 53
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip 329
Food & Beverage Stores 607
Health/Pers Care Stores 371
Gasoline Stations 64
Clothing/Accessory Store 188
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music 374
General Merchandise Str 627
   
Transportation/Warehouse 149
Information 92
   
Finance & Insurance 486
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn 286
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv 98
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other 102
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 400
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 709
Legal Services 125
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 216
Educational Services 845
HealthCare/Social Assist 4,330
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 390
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 1,775
Accommodation 168
Food Srv/Drinking Places 1,607
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 1,256
Auto Repair/Maintenance 246
Public Administration Emp 2,003

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

Educational Attainment (25+)

Bristol, TN 2025
<9th Grade 553
Some High School 960
GED 1,620
Graduated High School 5,023
Some College/No Degree 3,744
Associates Degree 2,291
Bachelor's Degree 4,241
Graduate Degree 1,896

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 1,383
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 249
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus 59
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus 6
Electronics & Appl Store Bus 5
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus 15
Food & Beverage Stores Bus 30
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus 37
Gasoline Stations Bus 13
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus 25
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus 35
General Merchandise Str Bus 24
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 19
Information Bus 13
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 96
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus 51
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus 19
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus 26
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 60
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 80
Legal Services Bus 23
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 44
Educational Services Bus 22
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 176
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 40
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 131
Accommodation Bus 12
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus 119
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 208
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 42
Public Administration Bus 62

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29

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