Bristol County, MA

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2021 Population

576,070

2.27% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.9

0.244% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11%

2.97% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$74,290

3.97% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$339,900

6.95% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

289,204

1.92% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bristol County, MA had a population of 576k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $74,290. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bristol County, MA grew from 563,301 to 576,070, a 2.27% increase and its median household income grew from $71,450 to $74,290, a 3.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bristol County, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.48%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.73%), Other (Hispanic) (3.72%), and White (Hispanic) (2.6%).

None of the households in Bristol County, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.2% of the residents in Bristol County, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bristol County, MA are University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (1,963 degrees awarded in 2021), Bristol Community College (1,340 degrees), and Stonehill College (725 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Bristol County, MA was $339,900, and the homeownership rate was 62.2%.

Most people in Bristol County, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Bristol County, MA was 2 cars per household.

Bristol County, MA borders Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Bristol County, RI, Newport County, RI, and Providence County, RI.

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Population & Diversity

Bristol County, MA is home to a population of 576k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 14.8% of Bristol County, MA residents were born outside of the country (85.3k people).

In 2021, there were 17.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (455k people) in Bristol County, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.8k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 21.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.2%

2021 Citizenship

95.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.2% of Bristol County, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bristol County, MA was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bristol County, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bristol County, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
455k ± 1.96k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
25.8k ± 2.2k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21.5k ± 1.27k

8.75%

Hispanic Population

50.4k people

8.75% of the people in Bristol County, MA are hispanic (50.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bristol County, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.

Most Common Origin

China
102,889 ± 7,817 people
Dominican Republic
98,796 ± 7,662 people
Brazil
87,929 ± 7,234 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 102,889 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 98,796 and Brazil with 87,929.

Foreign-Born Population

14.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

85.3k people

14.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

81.2k people

As of 2021, 14.8% of Bristol County, MA residents (85.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bristol County, MA was 14.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bristol County, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,441 ± 716
Gulf War (2001-)
3,765 ± 476
Gulf War (1990s)
3,645 ± 464

Bristol County, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.51 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bristol County, MA employs 289k people. The largest industries in Bristol County, MA are Health Care & Social Assistance (49,704 people), Retail Trade (36,300 people), and Manufacturing (30,725 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($90,252), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,434), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($76,000).

Males in Massachusetts have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,737. The income inequality in Massachusetts (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

289k

2021 Value

± 4,411

1.92%

1 Year growth

± 2.07%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bristol County, MA grew at a rate of 1.92%, from 284k employees to 289k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bristol County, MA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (32,056 people), Management Occupations (29,394 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (28,001 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bristol County, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

289k

2021 Value

± 4,411

1.92%

1 Year growth

± 2.07%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bristol County, MA grew at a rate of 1.92%, from 284k employees to 289k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bristol County, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (49,704 people), Retail Trade (36,300 people), and Manufacturing (30,725 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bristol County, MA, though some of these residents may live in Bristol County, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,719

Median earning men ± $944

$39,918

Median earning women ± $840

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,882), Public Administration ($82,445), and Information ($79,152).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($60,324), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,697), and Information ($59,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

4,647
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,733
Manufacturing
2,718
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$7.6M
Manufacturing
$4.94M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$2.28M
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $37.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.7B) and Electronics ($28.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Massachusetts products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$296B

2020 Value in Massachusetts

$627B

Projected 2050 Value in Massachusetts

112% growth

In 2020, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $296B. This is expected to increase 112% to $627B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Massachusetts trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$28.8B
New Hampshire
$20.3B
Connecticut
$14.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $28.8B, followed by New Hampshire with $20.3B and Connecticut and $14.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Massachusetts shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bristol County, MA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.6%), followed by Other (1.58%).

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42.6%)
Republican Party
Other (1.58%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bristol County, MA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.6%), followed by Other (1.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Bristol County, MA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

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Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Massachusetts

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Massachusetts have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Bristol County, MA awarded 4,992 degrees. The student population of Bristol County, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,750 male students and 10,742 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bristol County, MA are White (3,457 and 72%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (416 and 8.66%), Black or African American (391 and 8.14%), and Unknown (199 and 4.14%).

The largest universities in Bristol County, MA by number of degrees awarded are University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (1,963 and 39.3%), Bristol Community College (1,340 and 26.8%), and Stonehill College (725 and 14.5%).

The most popular majors in Bristol County, MA are General Business Administration & Management (387 and 7.75%), General Psychology (244 and 4.89%), and General Studies (224 and 4.49%).

The median tuition costs in Bristol County, MA are $52,754 for private four year colleges, and $13,833 and $29,578 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Bristol County, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 18,492 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 18,492 students enrolled in Bristol County, MA, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,694 records, of which 57.7% were women and 42.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
159 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
157 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
242 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bristol County, MA was Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing with 159 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bristol County, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
1,963 degrees awarded
Bristol Community College
1,340 degrees awarded
Stonehill College
725 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth with 1,963 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,042 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bristol County, MA, which is 0.692 times less than the 2,950 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,457 degrees mean that there were 8.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 416 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($52,754) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($4,632) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.14% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.35M), Bachelors Degree (1.33M), and Some college (1.01M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bristol County, MA was $339,900 in 2021, which is 1.39 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $317,800 to $339,900, a 6.95% increase. The homeownership rate in Bristol County, MA is 62.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bristol County, MA have an average commute time of 28.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bristol County, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bristol County, MA is $74,290. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Bristol County, MA was Census Tract 6102.03 with a value of $164,906, followed by Census Tract 6002.03 and Census Tract 6102.02, with respective values of $159,609 and $144,550.

In 2022, 16.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bristol County, MA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.6%.

Housing

Property

$339,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,682

$141,758

Median Property Taxes

±$2,577

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bristol County, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bristol County, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.2%

Homeownership

2021

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.2% of the housing units in Bristol County, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bristol County, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 6102.03
Census Tract 6002.03
Census Tract 6102.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bristol County, MA was Census Tract 6102.03 with a value of $164,906, followed by Census Tract 6002.03 and Census Tract 6102.02, with respective values of $159,609 and $144,550.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Bristol County, MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$74,290

Median Household Income

± $1,371

228k

Number of Households

± 3,735

In 2021, the median household income of the 228k households in Bristol County, MA grew to $74,290 from the previous year's value of $71,450.

The following chart displays the households in Bristol County, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bristol County, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.48

2021 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.48

2020 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2021, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0427% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Carpooled (9%)
Worked At Home (7.32%)

In 2021, 78.3% of workers in Bristol County, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9%) and those who worked at home (7.32%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bristol County, MA have a longer commute time (28.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.46% of the workforce in Bristol County, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bristol County, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bristol County, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bristol County, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 16.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bristol County, MA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bristol County, MA (61.6k out of 561k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bristol County, MA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12.6% of the children was living in poverty in Bristol County, MA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 504 in Bristol County, MA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 85.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.9% of the population of Bristol County, MA has health coverage, with 49.3% on employee plans, 22.9% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 0.862% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bristol County, MA see 1910 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.898% increase from the previous year (1893 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1428 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 188 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,910 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bristol County, MA

Primary care physicians in Bristol County, MA see an average of 1,910 patients per year. This represents a 0.898% increase from the previous year (1,893 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bristol County, MA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.08%

Uninsured

49.3%

Employer Coverage

22.9%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

0.862%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bristol County, MA grew by 7.49% from 2.86% to 3.08%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bristol County, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 33.8 in Bristol County, MA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bristol County, MA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.5% in Bristol County, MA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bristol County, MA.

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