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Bristol City School District
Bristol City School District is a unified school district in Tennessee with a community population of 27,367. The median household income is $59,069 and the median age is 41.2.
27,367
Population
872
People / sq mi
$59,069
Median Income
41.2
Median Age
Bristol City School District covers 31 sq mi of land at 871.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$59,069
Median Household Income
$36,832
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$194,600
Median Home Value
$833
Median Rent
68.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
92.5%
High School+
30.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bristol City School District serves a community with a population of 27,367 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Tennessee.
The median household income in Bristol City School District is $59,069, with a per capita income of $36,832. The poverty rate is 9.1%.
Bristol City School District is 90.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 55.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Bristol City School District, 92.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Bristol City School District is $194,600, with a median rent of $833. The homeownership rate is 68.1%.
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Data for Bristol City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4700360).
Bristol City School District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 872 people per square mile. Bristol City School District is a school district in Tennessee with a population of 27,367.
The typical household earns $59,069, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.1%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $194,600, with typical rent around $833.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US school districts: 30.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Bristol City School District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.