Bristol, VA Employment

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13%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
28%
Household income NAT. AVG.
20%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexBristolVirginiaNational
Income per capita$25,979$34,967$29,829
Median household income$39,679$66,149$55,322
Median income owner occupied$50,945$82,180$70,586
Median income renter occupied$27,064$42,481$35,192
Median earnings male$32,898$41,712$36,919
Median earnings female$26,505$29,664$26,250
Unemployment rate3.7%3.8%4.7%
Poverty level22.1%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Bristol is 13% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Bristol is 28% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Bristol is 20% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Bristol is 46% higher than the national average

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      $26,450 $39,679 $79,358
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      $44,094 $66,149 $132,298
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Bristol median earnings by income bracket

      Bristol employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry13.2%13.2%
      Manufacturing sector16.0%16.0%
      Financial & insurance services0.2%0.2%
      Wholesale & retail services18.3%18.3%
      Public administration6.2%6.2%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.9%5.9%
      Education, health & social services8.8%8.8%
      Other31.0%31.0%

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      Oak Grove, TN4,353$45,32418.1%
      Bristol, VA17,059$39,67928.3%

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      Bristol, VA17,059$39,67928.3%
      Source: The Bristol, VA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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