Bristol County Demographics
A map of Bristol County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 445,658 | 76.9% |
Hispanic | 54,751 | 9.5% |
Multiracial | 32,247 | 5.6% |
Black | 23,123 | 4.0% |
Asian | 13,651 | 2.4% |
Native American/Other | 9,770 | 1.7% |
Bristol County, Massachusetts had a population of 579,200 in 2020. It was 76.9% White, 4.0% Black, 2.4% Asian, 9.5% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bristol County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Bristol County is the 6th most populous county of the 14 counties in Massachusetts.
Bristol County's White Population
445,658 residents of Bristol County identify as White, or 76.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Bristol County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 14 counties in Massachusetts, Bristol County is ranked #6 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Bristol County is more White than neighboring Plymouth County (76.7% White), and Norfolk County (70.6% White). Bristol County is less White than neighboring Bristol County (87.9% White), Newport County (82.8% White), and Kent County (85% White).
Bristol County's Black Population
23,123 residents of Bristol County identify as Black, or 4.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bristol County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 14 counties in Massachusetts, Bristol County is ranked #8 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Bristol County is more Black than neighboring Bristol County (1.4% Black), Newport County (3.1% Black), and Kent County (1.7% Black). Bristol County is less Black than neighboring Plymouth County (8.2% Black), and Norfolk County (6.8% Black).
Bristol County's Asian Population
13,651 residents of Bristol County identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bristol County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 14 counties in Massachusetts, Bristol County is ranked #8 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Bristol County is more Asian than neighboring Newport County (1.8% Asian), and Plymouth County (1.4% Asian). Bristol County is less Asian than neighboring Bristol County (2.5% Asian), Norfolk County (12.2% Asian), and Kent County (2.8% Asian).
Bristol County's Hispanic Population
54,751 residents of Bristol County identify as Hispanic, or 9.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bristol County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 14 counties in Massachusetts, Bristol County is ranked #6 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Bristol County is more Hispanic than neighboring Bristol County (3.8% Hispanic), Newport County (6.5% Hispanic), Plymouth County (4.5% Hispanic), Norfolk County (5.2% Hispanic), and Kent County (5.7% Hispanic).
Bristol County's Native American/Other Population
9,770 residents of Bristol County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bristol County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 14 counties in Massachusetts, Bristol County is ranked #5 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Bristol County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bristol County (0.5% Native American/Other), Newport County (1.1% Native American/Other), Norfolk County (1.1% Native American/Other), and Kent County (0.7% Native American/Other). Bristol County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Plymouth County (2.4% Native American/Other).
Bristol County's Multiracial Population
32,247 residents of Bristol County identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bristol County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 14 counties in Massachusetts, Bristol County is ranked #3 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Bristol County is more Multiracial than neighboring Bristol County (3.8% Multiracial), Newport County (4.7% Multiracial), Norfolk County (4.1% Multiracial), and Kent County (4.1% Multiracial). Bristol County is less Multiracial than neighboring Plymouth County (6.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.