City of Bristol
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- Population
- 16,849
- Area
- 12.87 sq mi (33.34 km²), 0.12 sq mi water
- Median age
- 43.4
- Households
- 7,226
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $50,404
- Median house value
- $184,100
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
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City of Bristol
An independent city — coextensive with this county-equivalent, so it is governed as a city and reported as a county.
Local News
Cardinal News
Published September 15Businesses and vibes thrive during Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Downtown Bristol, in both Virginia and Tennessee, has grown along with the 25-year-old festival.
Cardinal News
Published September 14Salem native PJ George is ‘super grateful’ for his role with Old Crow Medicine Show
The band that first made "Wagon Wheel" famous returned to Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion on Sunday.
Cardinal News
Published September 08Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion’s new festival director has a FloydFest connection
The event celebrates 25 years this week with Sierra Ferrell, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Old Crow Medicine Show and more.