Bristol, CT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

60,039

Unemployment

5.4%

Poverty

10.2%

Median Home

$198,600

Median Income

$68,485

Median Rent

$1,093

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Bristol SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Bristol, CT Crime Report

835
Total Crimes

1,394.3
Total Crimes / 100k People

-40.57%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Bristol / 100k People	Connecticut / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	835	1,394.3	1,746.7	2,346.0

Violent Crime	69	115.2	181.6	387.8
Murder	2	3.3	3.9	6.5
Robbery	33	55.1	57.2	73.9
Aggravated Assault	23	38.4	103.8	279.7
Property Crime	766	1,279.1	1,565.1	1,958.2
Burglary	110	183.7	187.1	314.2
Larceny	533	890.0	1,141.2	1,398.0
Car Theft	123	205.4	236.8	246.0

Bristol Full Crime Report

Bristol, CT Cost Of Living

110
Bristol's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Bristol	Connecticut	National Average
Overall	110	124	100

Services	120	121	100
Groceries	107	108	100
Health	105	112	100
Housing	100	138	100
Transportation	110	112	100
Utilities	124	134	100

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Rankings for Bristol in Connecticut

Ranks #3 in Cheapest Places To Live In Connecticut

Ranks #4 in Best Places To Live In Connecticut

Ranks #6 in Richest Cities In Connecticut

Map Of Bristol, CT

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Population over time in Bristol

Year	Population	% Change
2020	60,039	-0.4%
2019	60,308	-0.3%
2018	60,498	0.1%
2017	60,437	-0.2%
2016	60,554	-0.0%
2015	60,556	0.0%
2014	60,536	0.1%
2013	60,502	0.0%
2012	60,473	0.0%
2011	60,466	-

Race / Ethnicity in Bristol

White

72.9% (43,763)

African American

5.4% (3,218)

American Indian

0.1% (55)

Asian

1.7% (1,029)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.1% (50)

Two Or More

3.4% (2,030)

Hispanic

16.5% (9,894)

Race	Bristol	CT	USA
White	72.9%	66.0%	60.1%
African American	5.4%	9.9%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	1.7%	4.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.4%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.4%	2.6%	2.8%
Hispanic	16.5%	16.4%	18.2%

Gender in Bristol

Female

51.8% (31,114)

Male

48.2% (28,924)

Gender	Bristol	CT	USA
Female	51.8%	51.2%	50.8%
Male	48.2%	48.8%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Bristol for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

4.0% (2,401)

9-12th Grade

6.0% (3,602)

High School / GED

33.0% (19,812)

Some College

20.0% (12,007)

Associate's Degree

11.0% (6,604)

Bachelor's Degree

17.0% (10,206)

Master's Degree

7.0% (4,202)

Professional Degree

1.0% (600)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (600)

Education	Bristol	CT	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	4.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	6.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	33.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	20.0%	17.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	17.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	7.0%	13.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Bristol, Connecticut

Less than $10,000

4.2% (254,836)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.2% (193,340)

$15,000 to $24,999

9.1% (544,601)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.7% (404,392)

$35,000 to $49,999

11.6% (698,339)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.7% (1,122,410)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.0% (902,011)

$100,000 to $149,999

18.5% (1,112,325)

$150,000 to $199,999

7.5% (451,374)

$200,000 or more

5.3% (320,267)

Income	Bristol	CT	USA
Less than $10,000	4.2%	4.9%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.2%	3.4%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.1%	6.8%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.7%	6.9%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.6%	10.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.7%	15.4%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.0%	12.2%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	18.5%	17.6%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	7.5%	9.6%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	5.3%	13.2%	8.3%