Bristol SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Bristol summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bristol. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bristol is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bristol is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Bristol is $339,367.
The median income in Bristol is $76,042.
Bristol's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bristol Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bristol | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 107 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bristol, PA Weather
The average high in Bristol is 63.2° and the average low is 42.8°.
There are 73.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.1 inches of precipitation each year with 22.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bristol |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 22.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bristol Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bristol
The current population in Bristol is 9,902. The population has increased 0.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,902 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 9,874 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 9,862 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 9,847 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 9,577 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 9,605 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 9,614 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 9,645 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 9,593 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 9,634 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 9,657 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 9,699 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 9,739 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 9,791 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 9,831 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bristol
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Bristol is:
71.1% White with 7,045 White residents.
3.7% African American with 362 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 131 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 92 Other residents.
6.2% Two Or More with 614 Two Or More residents.
16.7% Hispanic with 1,658 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bristol | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.1% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.7% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.2% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.7% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bristol
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Bristol is 53.0% female with 5,252 female residents.
Bristol is 47.0% male with 4,650 male residents.
| Gender | Bristol | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.0% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bristol for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Bristol completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Bristol completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Bristol completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Bristol completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Bristol completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Bristol completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Bristol completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Bristol completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Bristol completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bristol | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bristol, Pennsylvania
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3.6% of households in Bristol earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Bristol earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.9% of households in Bristol earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.6% of households in Bristol earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.4% of households in Bristol earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.7% of households in Bristol earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.1% of households in Bristol earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.0% of households in Bristol earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.7% of households in Bristol earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.4% of households in Bristol earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bristol | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.9% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.6% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.7% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.1% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.0% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.7% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.4% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
