Bristol
City in Bristol city, Virginia
Bristol is a city in Bristol city, Virginia, with 17,219 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,680 ft (512 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bristol, 5.2 miles SW.
- 17,219residents (2020 Census)
- 1,680 ftelevation · 512 m
- 12.9 sq miland area · 33.3 km²
- 1,338 / sq mipopulation density
- 24201ZIP code
About Bristol
Bristol is an independent city in Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,219. It is the twin city of Bristol, Tennessee, just across the state line, which runs down the middle of its main street, State Street. As an independent city, Bristol is not part of any county, but it is adjacent to Washington County, Virginia. It is a principal city in the Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area, which had a population of 307,614 in 2020. The metro area is a component of the larger Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia, with a population of 508,260 in 2020.
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Living in Bristol
- Median household income
- $50,404
- Median home value
- $184,100
- Median rent
- $801/mo
- Median age
- 43.4
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Bristol had 17,219 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,219 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,338 per sq mi (516 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bristol at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Bristol city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,219 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.87 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,680 ft (512 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6172° N, 82.1575° W |
| ZIP code | 24201 |
| Official website | bristolva.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5109816 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bristol
- Bristol, TN5.2 mi SW
- Walnut Hill, TN6.9 mi SW
- Mendota10.5 mi NW
- Blountville, TN11.1 mi SW
- Abingdon12.0 mi NE
- Bluff City, TN12.8 mi SW
- Hunter, TN14.9 mi S
- Nickelsville17.0 mi NW
- Hiltons17.4 mi W
- Biltmore, TN17.5 mi S
- Orebank, TN17.5 mi W
- Meadowview18.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Bristol
What county is Bristol in?
Bristol is in Bristol city, Virginia.
What is the population of Bristol, VA?
17,219 people lived in Bristol at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bristol, VA?
The ZIP code of Bristol is 24201.
What is the elevation of Bristol?
1,680 feet (512 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bristol?
Bristol (5.2 mi), Walnut Hill (6.9 mi), Mendota (10.5 mi), Blountville (11.1 mi), Abingdon (12.0 mi).
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