Unified School District · VA
Bristol City Public Schools
Bristol City Public Schools is a unified school district in Virginia with a community population of 16,849. The median household income is $50,404 and the median age is 43.4.
16,849
Population
1309
People / sq mi
$50,404
Median Income
43.4
Median Age
Bristol City Public Schools covers 13 sq mi of land at 1309.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 62.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$50,404
Median Household Income
$31,284
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$184,100
Median Home Value
$801
Median Rent
63.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.3%
High School+
24.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bristol City Public Schools serves a community with a population of 16,849 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Virginia.
The median household income in Bristol City Public Schools is $50,404, with a per capita income of $31,284. The poverty rate is 12.4%.
Bristol City Public Schools is 85.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 62.0% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Bristol City Public Schools, 90.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Bristol City Public Schools is $184,100, with a median rent of $801. The homeownership rate is 63.6%.
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Data for Bristol City Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5100450).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.