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Bristol County, RI market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Bristol County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 50,001
- −1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 20,104
- Median household income
- $114,490
- +37.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $513,800
- Jobs located here
- 14,997
- Highest market score
- 79
- Grocery stores, #213 of 2,070 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 50,001 people live in Bristol County, in 20,104 households. Population estimates put the population change in Bristol County from 2020 to 2025 at −1.5%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Bristol County is $114,490 a year, 42% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 37.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Bristol County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 144, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (78).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Bristol County are for grocery stores (79), grocery and convenience stores (78) and convenience stores (77). Bristol County ranks #213 of 2,070 scored counties for grocery stores.
Bristol County is part of the Providence-Warwick metro area. For its number of households, Bristol County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (3.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for dentists and orthodontists (54% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Bristol County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Bristol County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 79 | #213 of 2,070 | 10 | 5.0 | $15.2M | 164 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 78 | #215 of 2,402 | 28 | 13.9 | $5.4M | 161 | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 77 | #239 of 2,261 | 8 | 4.0 | $19M | 242 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 74 | #166 of 1,886 | 12 | 6.0 | $2.4M | 245 | 10 |
| Barbershops | 72 | #178 of 1,356 | 7 | 3.5 | $3.5M | 184 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 70 | #346 of 2,222 | 13 | 6.5 | $7.5M | 247 | 37 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 69 | #280 of 1,656 | 11 | 5.5 | $2.6M | 148 | 14 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 68 | #133 of 887 | 6 | 3.0 | Index only | 181 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 68 | #245 of 1,707 | 9 | 4.5 | $8.6M | 180 | 18 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 67 | #461 of 2,087 | 25 | 12.4 | $2.2M | 175 | 9 |
| Roofing and gutters | 64 | #281 of 1,177 | 9 | 4.5 | $8.6M | 101 | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 62 | #402 of 1,490 | 10 | 5.0 | $2.9M | 121 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 62 | #639 of 2,358 | 10 | 5.0 | $4.1M | 171 | 10 |
| Insurance agencies | 61 | #741 of 2,272 | 7 | 3.5 | $4.5M | 361 | 13 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 60 | #413 of 1,302 | 7 | 3.5 | $4.1M | 132 | 4 |
| Veterinarians | 59 | #507 of 1,485 | 5 | 2.5 | $3.2M | 119 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | 58 | #515 of 1,472 | 5 | 2.5 | $708K | 104 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 58 | #827 of 2,394 | 119 | 59.2 | $243K | 159 | 45 |
| Pizza | 57 | #750 of 2,090 | 20 | 9.9 | $4.9M | 96 | 37 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 57 | #808 of 2,210 | 41 | 20.4 | $1.4M | 154 | 17 |
| Home repair trades | 56 | #728 of 2,057 | 27 | 13.4 | $2.9M | 118 | 43 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 55 | #671 of 1,771 | 13 | 6.5 | $2.4M | 142 | 43 |
| Nail salons | 53 | #589 of 1,328 | 11 | 5.5 | $2.2M | 132 | 6 |
| Property management | 50 | #437 of 910 | 6 | 3.0 | Index only | 127 | 16 |
| Child care and preschools | 50 | #812 of 1,611 | 16 | 8.0 | $1M | 105 | 18 |
| Auto repair and car care | 50 | #1,221 of 2,401 | 62 | 30.8 | $300K | 112 | 27 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 47 | #781 of 1,493 | 11 | 5.5 | $2.8M | 96 | 32 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #1,319 of 2,176 | 56 | 27.9 | Index only | 139 | 26 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 44 | #1,437 of 2,405 | 245 | 121.9 | $400K | 108 | 121 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 43 | #1,483 of 2,405 | 130 | 64.7 | $753K | 114 | 66 |
| Real estate | 42 | #1,509 of 2,229 | 71 | 35.3 | Index only | 138 | 50 |
| Hair salons | 40 | #1,633 of 2,339 | 57 | 28.4 | $427K | 99 | 20 |
| Spas and skin care | 39 | #1,279 of 1,769 | 26 | 12.9 | $936K | 107 | 7 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 39 | #1,769 of 2,385 | 104 | 51.7 | $234K | 110 | 33 |
| Electricians | 38 | #856 of 1,160 | 9 | 4.5 | $8.6M | 71 | 22 |
| Car washes and detailing | 37 | #1,055 of 1,451 | 8 | 4.0 | $2.3M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 37 | #1,766 of 2,378 | 40 | 19.9 | $464K | 104 | 26 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 36 | #1,556 of 2,063 | 32 | 15.9 | $3.1M | 83 | 18 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 35 | #1,041 of 1,334 | 19 | 9.5 | $1.4M | 69 | 7 |
| Physical therapy | 35 | #1,106 of 1,422 | 15 | 7.5 | $1.9M | 80 | 12 |
| Gyms | 35 | #1,378 of 1,792 | 27 | 13.4 | $982K | 75 | 13 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 30 | #1,619 of 1,889 | 33 | 16.4 | $3M | 72 | 21 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 27 | #1,868 of 2,088 | 62 | 30.8 | $428K | 65 | 20 |
| Pet businesses | 26 | #1,979 of 2,200 | 28 | 13.9 | $579K | 66 | 22 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 23 | #744 of 777 | 16 | 8.0 | $1.7M | 41 | 13 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 22 | #1,219 of 1,327 | 9 | 4.5 | $2.1M | 67 | 8 |
| Pet stores | 17 | #916 of 974 | 7 | 3.5 | $2.3M | 51 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 16 | #1,408 of 1,461 | 14 | 7.0 | $1.2M | 46 | 14 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $18.5M | 118 | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | Index only | 54 | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $18.5M | 148 | 4 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $6.2M | 45 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $31M | Too few | 6 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $31M | Too few | 5 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $18.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Bristol County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $18.6M | $924 | 96 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $40.8M | $2,030 | 78 |
| Food away from home | $97.9M | $4,871 | 120 |
| Groceries | $152.3M | $7,576 | 120 |
| Personal care products and services | $24.3M | $1,210 | 120 |
| Child care and other personal services | $16.8M | $834 | 144 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $26.5M | $1,319 | 134 |
| Medical and dental services | $28.9M | $1,438 | 112 |
| Pets | $16.2M | $807 | 89 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $55.5M | $2,763 | 134 |
| Vehicle insurance | $31.7M | $1,579 | 81 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $77.1M | $3,833 | 127 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $31M | $1,542 | 109 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $424.1M | $21,097 | 127 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Bristol County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 50,001−1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 20,104
- Median age
- 44.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 24 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 2,092
- Median household income
- $114,490+37.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $151,035
- Median home value
- $513,800
- Jobs located here
- 14,997
- Daytime population
- 43,058Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Bristol County, RI growing?
Population estimates put Bristol County at 50,001 people in 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 20,104 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 37.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Bristol County, RI spend?
Households in Bristol County spend about $424.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $152.3M on groceries and $97.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Bristol County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 144, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (78).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Bristol County, RI?
Of the business types scored in Bristol County, grocery stores (79), grocery and convenience stores (78) and convenience stores (77) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery stores, that ranks #213 of 2,070 scored counties.
How does Bristol County, RI compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Bristol County is $114,490, 42% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $513,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (3.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for dentists and orthodontists (54% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 48 of the 56 business types have a score in Bristol County, each ranked against other counties.
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