Bristol County, Massachusetts Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 6th-largest in Massachusetts

The population of Bristol County, Massachusetts is 578,436 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 6th-largest county in Massachusetts. The median household income is $84,198, the median home value is $421,800, and the median age is 40.9.

The population of Bristol County has grown 7.2% since 2010 (549,175 → 588,593), a +0.50% annualized rate.

Bristol County within Massachusetts · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

578,436

Population

+0.50%

Annual growth

1046

People / sq mi

$84,198

Median Income

$421,800

Median Home Value

Bristol County covers 553 sq mi of land at 1045.8 people per square mile.

About Bristol County, MA

Bristol County is a county in Massachusetts with a population of 578,436. It ranks #6 among counties in Massachusetts by population. The median age is 40.9, older than the national median. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The median household income in Bristol County is $84,198, above the US median of $74,580. 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $421,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,181. The homeownership rate of 62.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Bristol County reflects 30.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.4 minutes each way.

Bristol County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Bristol County had a population of 549,175 in 2010 and 588,593 in 2024, a 7.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 588,593 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.50%.

588,593

Population (2024)

549,175

Population (2010)

588,593

Peak (2024)

0.50%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	549,175	-	-	estimate
2011	549,355	+180	+0.03%	estimate
2012	551,204	+1,849	+0.34%	estimate
2013	552,495	+1,291	+0.23%	estimate
2014	555,212	+2,717	+0.49%	estimate
2015	557,104	+1,892	+0.34%	estimate
2016	558,413	+1,309	+0.23%	estimate
2017	561,449	+3,036	+0.54%	estimate
2018	564,780	+3,331	+0.59%	estimate
2019	565,096	+316	+0.06%	estimate
2020	576,776	+11,680	+2.07%	estimate
2021	579,729	+2,953	+0.51%	estimate
2022	581,201	+1,472	+0.25%	estimate
2023	585,053	+3,852	+0.66%	estimate
2024	588,593	+3,540	+0.61%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	78.6%
Black or African American	4.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.9

Median Age

51.2%

Female

48.8%

Male

17.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.1%

5–9

5.5%

10–14

6.2%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

6.1%

25–34

12.9%

35–44

12.8%

45–54

13.3%

55–59

7.2%

60–64

7.1%

65–74

10.3%

75–84

4.9%

85+

2.2%

Children (under 15): 16.8% · Seniors (65+): 17.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$84,198$-17,143 vs state
Mean household income	$108,996
Per-capita income	$43,752
Poverty rate	9.0%+2.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.7%
Employment-to-population	61.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.1%

Manufacturing

10.5%

Finance & real estate

10.5%

Construction

8.5%

Education & health care

7.7%

Information

5.8%

Retail trade

4.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.7%

The largest employment sector in Bristol County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.1% of workers.

How residents commute

1.8%

Drive alone

2.0%

Carpool

76.0%

Public transit

9.8%

Work from home

28.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$421,800$-104,000 vs state

Median home value

$1,181

Median rent

62.2%

Homeownership rate

244,166

Total housing units

95.1%

Occupied

4.9%

Vacant

37.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

97.0%

With health insurance

93.1%

With broadband internet

17.9%

Foreign-born

5.5%

Veterans (18+)

14.6%

With a disability

78.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.2%

High School+

30.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bristol County, Massachusetts has a population of 578,436 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 6th-largest county in Massachusetts. Population density is 1046 people per square mile.

The population of Bristol County has grown 7.2% since 2010 (549,175 → 588,593), a +0.50% annualized rate.

The median household income in Bristol County, Massachusetts is $84,198, with mean (average) household income of $108,996 and per-capita income of $43,752. 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Bristol County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (78.6%), Black or African American (4.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Bristol County, Massachusetts is 40.9 years. Residents are 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

The median home value in Bristol County is $421,800 and median monthly rent is $1,181. 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 244,166 total housing units, 4.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Bristol County, Massachusetts is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

Boston is among the largest cities associated with Bristol County, Massachusetts, with a population of 663,972.