Bristol, TN Chamber of Commerce - prosperity Dashboard
Demographics & Labor Force Data
Industry & Occupation
Education Attainment & Pipeline Data
Commuting, Housing & Community Data
Data is queried from 8-zip code "Greater Bristol Footprint" region unless otherwise labeled in chart subtitle: Zip codes: Bristol VA: 24201, 24202, Washington Co. VA: 24210, 24211; Bristol, TN: 37620, 37621, 37617, 37618. Zip Code 24201 represents Bristol City County
Demographics & Labor Force Data
Population
234,034
Households
50,504
Median Age
46
Regional Comparison
Region | Households | Median Age | Median Household Income | Mean Commute Time (minutes) | Remote Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Bristol TN/VA Region | 43,734 | 46.3 | $63,293 | 23.5 | 9.32 |
| Bristol City County, VA | 6,770 | 43.6 | $48,764 | 17.7 | 11.7 |
Demographics by County
Region | Population (2025) | Projected Population Change % (2025 - 2030) | Jobs (2025) | Jobs Change % (2020 - 2025) | GRP | Labor Force (Mar 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County, TN | 163,635 | 2.07% | 77,988 | 5.83% | $12,282,246,734 | 72,815 |
| Washington County, TN | 141,333 | 5.36% | 71,503 | 6.8% | $9,604,333,521 | 67,148 |
| Washington County, VA | 54,230 | -0.12% | 23,904 | 15.79% | $2,868,998,257 | 24,882 |
| Bristol City County, VA | 16,169 | -5.05% | 11,519 | 17.9% | $1,325,139,739 | 7,399 |
County Comparison
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Data not available at zip code level.
Population Trend and Forecast
Greater Bristol Footprint
Source: Lightcast
Population By Race
Greater Bristol Footprint
Source: Lightcast
Unemployment and Labor Force Participation Rates
Sullivan County, TN
Label Unemployment Rate, colour midnightblue
Unemployment Rate
Label Labor Force Participation Rate, colour gray
Labor Force Participation Rate
2021
4.4%
52.9%
2022
3.5%
52.7%
2023
3.4%
52.6%
2024
3.5%
53.1%
2025
3.5%
54.9%
January-March 2026
3.5%
53.7%
April 2026
3.1%
54%
May 2026
3.1%
54.1%
June 2026
3.8%
54.2%
July 2026
3.5%
53.9%
Source: LAUS
Unemployment and Labor Force Participation Rates
Bristol City County, VA
Label Unemployment Rate, colour midnightblue
Unemployment Rate
Label Labor Force Participation Rate, colour gray
Labor Force Participation Rate
2021
4.6%
52.9%
2022
3.2%
54%
2023
3.4%
55%
2024
3.7%
54.2%
2025
3.8%
54.9%
January-March 2026
4%
54.9%
April 2026
3.6%
54.8%
May 2026
3.9%
54.8%
June 2026
4.3%
54.7%
July 2026
4.4%
54.9%
Source: LAUS
Data queried from 8-zip code "Greater Bristol Footprint" region unless otherwise labeled in chart subtitle: Zip codes: Bristol VA: 24201, 24202, Washington Co VA: 24210, 24211; Bristol, TN: 37620, 37621, 37617, 37618
Industry, Occupation & Wage Data
Industry Characteristics
Greater Bristol Footprint | LQ represents how concentrated your region is for the industry. A number higher than 1 is more concentrated than the national average, while less than 1 is less concentrated than the national average.
Industry | 2025 Jobs | 2025 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2025 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2020-2025 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 8,283 | $95,608 | 1.03 | 15.41% |
| Retail Trade | 7,858 | $44,344 | 1.47 | 4.14% |
| Government | 7,761 | $70,802 | 0.91 | 7.09% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6,337 | $32,488 | 1.31 | 31.64% |
| Manufacturing | 5,771 | $86,298 | 1.34 | 15.2% |
| Construction | 3,715 | $80,506 | 1.09 | 17.98% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 3,239 | $59,436 | 1.27 | 24.18% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2,943 | $36,835 | 1.02 | -0.11% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2,611 | $47,361 | 0.77 | -11.5% |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,678 | $76,066 | 0.82 | 5.27% |
Source: Lightcast
Occupation Concentration
Greater Bristol Footprint | LQ represents how concentrated your region is for the occupation. A number higher than 1 is more concentrated than the national average, while less than 1 is less concentrated than the national average.
Profession | 2025 Jobs | 2025 Median Earnings | 2025 Average Hourly Wage | 2025 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2020-2025 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Material Moving | 5,884 | $39,810 | $21.48 | 1.2 | 20.06% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 5,805 | $29,920 | $15.38 | 1.25 | 19.18% |
| Sales and Related | 5,633 | $33,010 | $21.46 | 1.14 | 5.99% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 5,357 | $41,937 | $22.23 | 0.85 | -10.94% |
| Management | 4,222 | $102,577 | $59.22 | 0.95 | 37.42% |
| Production | 3,626 | $46,929 | $24.49 | 1.21 | 15.65% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 3,537 | $76,713 | $48.85 | 1.02 | 5.12% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 3,454 | $50,226 | $25.38 | 1.04 | 14.52% |
| Construction and Extraction | 2,976 | $49,755 | $27.27 | 1.14 | 18.06% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 2,971 | $73,054 | $39.94 | 0.77 | 33.36% |
Source: Lightcast
Business Distribution by Number of Employees
Greater Bristol Footprint
Business Size | Percentage | Business Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 employees | 36% | 2,023 |
| 5 to 9 employees | 30% | 1,687 |
| 10 to 19 employees | 19.7% | 1,107 |
| 20 to 49 employees | 10.1% | 565 |
| 50 to 99 employees | 3% | 166 |
| 100 to 249 employees | 0.7% | 41 |
| 250 to 499 employees | 0.3% | 18 |
| 500+ employees | 0.1% | 7 |
Source: Lightcast
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
Greater Bristol Footprint
Legal
$61,929
$166,186
Management
$68,761
$151,097
Computer and Mathematical
$66,140
$122,543
Architecture and Engineering
$70,952
$117,993
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$56,754
$103,675
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$56,616
$100,136
Business and Financial Operations
$53,916
$98,078
Military-only
$30,778
$80,174
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$32,951
$74,811
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$41,229
$71,155
Construction and Extraction
$40,325
$65,670
Community and Social Service
$40,759
$64,363
Educational Instruction and Library
$36,079
$63,066
Production
$37,677
$59,573
Protective Service
$34,887
$59,480
Office and Administrative Support
$35,357
$52,598
Transportation and Material Moving
$33,022
$49,762
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$26,573
$46,429
Sales and Related
$28,831
$45,263
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$28,265
$40,828
Healthcare Support
$28,153
$39,945
Personal Care and Service
$26,478
$39,686
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$26,770
$36,160
Source: Lightcast
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Education Attainment & Pipeline Data
Higher Education Completions by Program
Washington County VA, Sullivan County TN, Washington County TN, Bristol City County VA
Description | 2025 Completions | 2012-2025 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,137 | 4.6K 6.1K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1,680 | 0.9K 1.7K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 832 | 0.7K 0.8K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 741 | 0.5K 0.7K |
| Education | 314 | 0.4K 0.3K |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology | 233 | 0.1K 0.2K |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 225 | 0.1K 0.2K |
| Psychology | 219 | 0.1K 0.2K |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 190 | 0.1K 0.2K |
| Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians | 178 | 0.2K 0.2K |
Sources: TN & VA Department of Labor, Education, & Workforce Development. (CIP codes) CIP codes are assigned by colleges and universities to courses, certificates, and degrees.
Higher Education Completions by Institution
Washington County VA, Sullivan County TN, Washington County TN, Bristol City County VA
Institution | 2025 Completions | 2012-2025 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University | 3,382 | 2.4K 3.4K |
| Northeast State Community College | 1,257 | 0.7K 1.3K |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | 536 | 0.4K 0.5K |
| Emory & Henry University | 415 | 0.3K 0.4K |
| King University | 391 | 0.3K 0.4K |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City | 80 | 0K 0.1K |
| TC Beauty | 76 | 0K 0.1K |
| Crown Cutz Academy Bristol (not current) | 0 | 0K 0K |
| Emmanuel Christian Seminary (not current) | 0 | 0K 0K |
| ITT Technical Institute-Johnson City (not current) | 0 | 0K 0K |
Sources: TN & VA Department of Labor, Education, & Workforce Development. (CIP codes) CIP codes are assigned by colleges and universities to courses, certificates, and degrees.
Population by Educational Attainment
Sullivan County, TN (hover to isolate section)
Source: Lightcast
Population by Educational Attainment
Aggregate data: Sullivan County TN, Washington County TN, Washington County, VA (hover to isolate section)
Source: Lightcast
Population by Educational Attainment
Bristol City County, VA (hover to isolate section)
Source: Lightcast
Commuting, Housing & Community Data
Commuters into Sullivan, Bristol City, and Washington, VA counties
46,134
Commuters out of Sullivan, Bristol City, and Washington, VA counties
31,025
Net Commuter Flow (commuters in minus commuters out)
+15,110
Home Values/Cost by Metro Region (MSA)
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Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI): A measure of the typical home value and market changes across a given region and housing type. It reflects the typical value for homes in the 35th to 65th percentile range.
Cost of Living and Community Safety by Metro Region (MSA)
National average COL = 1.0
Region | COL Index | Violent Crimes per 1,000 people | Property Crimes per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 104 | 2.39 | 18.1 |
| Roanoke, VA | 102.2 | 2.95 | 19.73 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 96 | 5.43 | 21.47 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | 94.4 | 2.92 | 15.1 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | 93.5 | 3.87 | 17.01 |
Data not available at zip code level.
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