Bristol County GIS Maps
Bristol County, Virginia, has 17,024 residents and covers 12.9 square miles. The FIPS code for Bristol County is 51520. Bristol is the county's largest population center. Bristol County also includes 1 zip code, 1 public school district and 5 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Bristol County Trends
- Population
- 17,024—
- Median Home Value
- $168,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,167▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Bristol County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Bristol County Population
Bristol County had 17,024 residents in 2020. Recent census data shows how the county has changed over time. Long-term census counts show how the county has changed across recent decades. Bristol is the largest city in the county, with about 17,219 residents. One of the county's most populated postal areas is Bristol.
Population Trend in Bristol County VA
Bristol County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Bristol County Zip Codes
Bristol County has 1 zip codes. One of the county's most populated zip codes is Bristol (24201). The largest zip areas account for a meaningful share of the county population. Together, the three largest zips account for about 0% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Bristol County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24201 | Bristol | 16,267 | ▾ -5% |
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Bristol County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Bristol County Demographics
Bristol County has a median age of 42.6, which makes the county a little older than Virginia overall. About 20.2% of residents are under 18, while 23.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 23.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Bristol County VA
Median Age
42.6
Under 18
20.2%
Age 65+
23.1%
Bachelor's+
23.9%
Bristol County School Districts
Bristol County is served by 1 public school district with 2,167 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Bristol County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol City Public Schools | 2,167 | 100% | ▴ 0.6% |
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Bristol County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Bristol County Housing & Real Estate
Bristol County has a median home value of $168,700 and a median gross rent of $775. About 63% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Virginia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $254,450 and homes spent about 46 days on the market.
Bristol County Housing Mix
Bristol County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Bristol County Housing Trends
Bristol County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Bristol County, VA
Bristol County has 1,112 business listings across 352 categories. The largest categories in Bristol County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (44, 4.0%), Gas Stations (24, 2.2%), and Beauty Salons (24, 2.2%). The full Bristol County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Bristol County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Bristol County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 44 | 4.0% |
| Gas Stations | 24 | 2.2% |
| Beauty Salons | 24 | 2.2% |
| ATMs | 22 | 2.0% |
| Baptist Church | 21 | 1.9% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 20 | 1.8% |
| Fast Food | 20 | 1.8% |
| Hotels | 19 | 1.7% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 16 | 1.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 15 | 1.3% |
Bristol County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Women's Health | Abortion Clinic | Bristol |
| Bristol Lifestyle Recovery | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Bristol |
| Venable's Accounting & Tax Solutions Inc. | Accountant | Bristol |
| Drug Rehab Bristol | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Bristol |
| Bethany Christian Services | Adoption Services | Bristol |
| Bristol Grove | Agricultural Cooperatives | Bristol |
| The Healer's Choice | Agricultural Service | Bristol |
| Southwest Virginia Ems Council Inc | Ambulance And Ems Services | Bristol |
| Texas Roadhouse | American Restaurants | Bristol |
| Bristol Animal Care And Control | Animal Shelters | Bristol |
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Bristol County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Bristol County Basemaps
Bristol County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Bristol County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Bristol County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Bristol County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.