Bristol County, RI Demographics

The total population of Bristol County is estimated to be 50,658 with 24,571 males (48.50%) and 26,087 females (51.50%). There are 1,516 more females than males in Bristol County.
The median household income in Bristol County was $102,797 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 6,012(6.21%) from $96,785 in 2020. This income is 137.79% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Bristol County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $118,329. Overall, the median household income for the county of Bristol County stands at $102,797.
In Bristol County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $58,031 for males and $32,367 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $91,587 for males and $69,159 for females.
In Bristol County, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 5 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, Asian households have the highest median household income at $124,409, while Black or African American households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $83,636.
In 2022, the population of Bristol County was 50,360, a 0.87% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Bristol County's population was 50,800, an increase of 0.05% compared to a population of 50,774 in 2020.
The median age in Bristol County, RI is 44.4, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 14.93% were under the age of 15, 19.92% aged 15 to 29, 45.40% aged 30 to 64, 16.59% aged 65 to 84, and 3.15% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Bristol County population: 92.45% are White, 1.16% are Black or African American, 0.06% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.41% are Asian, 0.82% are some other race and 3.09% are multiracial.