Bristol, Virginia
Quick Statistics
Bristol is a community in Bristol County, Virginia, home to about 16,849 people spread across 12.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $32,811 a year, and a typical home is worth about $184,100. About 32.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 6 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Bristol ranks number 82 of 681 in population, number 465 in median household income, number 409 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Bristol typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 24°F. The area sees roughly 9 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bristol, TN | 5.2 mi. | 27,636 |
| 2. | Walnut Hill, TN | 6.9 mi. | 2,415 |
| 3. | Blountville, TN | 11.1 mi. | 3,309 |
| 4. | Abingdon, VA | 12.0 mi. | 8,330 |
| 5. | Bluff City, TN | 12.8 mi. | 2,225 |
| 6. | Hunter, TN | 14.9 mi. | 1,918 |
| 7. | Nickelsville, VA | 17.0 mi. | 368 |
| 8. | Watauga, TN | 18.7 mi. | 644 |
What is the population of Bristol, Virginia?
Bristol has a population of about 16,849 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Bristol, Virginia in?
Bristol is located in Bristol County, Virginia.
What is the median home value in Bristol, Virginia?
The median home value in Bristol is about $184,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Bristol, Virginia?
The median personal income in Bristol is about $32,811 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Bristol, Virginia?
No tornadoes have been recorded in Bristol County since modern record-keeping began in 1950.
What is the weather like in Bristol, Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 24 degrees, with around 9 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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