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
117,227
Households
58,277
Median Age
46
Regional Comparison
Region | Households | Median Age | Median Household Income | Mean Commute Time (minutes) | Remote Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Bristol TN/VA Region | 58,277 | 45.8 | $56,748 | 24.71 | 5.8% |
| Bristol City County, VA | 7,347 | 43.4 | $43,879 | 18.1 | 6.7% |
Demographics by County
Region | Population (2024) | Projected Population Change % (2023 - 2028) | Jobs (2024) | Jobs Change % | GRP | Labor Force (Mar 2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County, TN | 163,200 | 2.97% | 77,908 | 2.51% | $10,480,411,400 | 70,112 |
| Washington County, TN | 140,394 | 6.75% | 74,525 | 8.35% | $8,735,781,954 | 62,729 |
| Washington County, VA | 54,285 | 0.55% | 22,861 | 1.66% | $2,544,274,645 | 26,808 |
| Bristol City County, VA | 17,092 | 0.66% | 11,031 | 12.64% | $1,157,634,836 | 7,789 |
County Comparison
Select Data Measure Comparison from Dropdown (Sullivan County TN, Washington County TN, Washington County VA, Bristol City, VA))
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
2020
7.1%
53.4%
2021
4.4%
52.7%
2022
3.5%
52.4%
2023
3.4%
52.1%
2024
3.6%
52.3%
January-August 2025
3.7%
52.9%
September 2025
3.8%
53.3%
October 2025
3.8%
53.3%
November 2025
3.9%
53.1%
December 2025
3.5%
53.1%
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
2020
7.7%
54.6%
2021
4.6%
53.1%
2022
3.2%
54.4%
2023
3.4%
55.9%
2024
3.6%
56.8%
January-August 2025
4.1%
56.7%
September 2025
3.6%
56.1%
October 2025
3.6%
56.1%
November 2025
4.2%
55.8%
December 2025
3.6%
56.2%
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 | 7,750 | $77,129 | 1.02 | 10.1% |
| Retail Trade | 7,476 | $43,090 | 1.45 | 1.1% |
| Government | 7,219 | $69,199 | 0.89 | 9.02% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6,006 | $29,886 | 1.3 | 26.69% |
| Manufacturing | 5,449 | $85,944 | 1.31 | 10.07% |
| Construction | 3,630 | $76,595 | 1.12 | 15.41% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2,940 | $49,661 | 0.91 | 2.86% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2,867 | $35,064 | 1.03 | 1.91% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 2,776 | $61,570 | 1.14 | 7.13% |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,716 | $78,258 | 0.87 | 10.29% |
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 | 2024 Median Earnings | 2024 Average Hourly Wage | 2025 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2020-2025 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related | 7,971 | $31,538 | $28.51 | 1.01 | 5.85% |
| Management | 7,347 | $76,662 | $48.05 | 1.13 | 35.36% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 6,234 | $40,576 | $22.29 | 0.89 | -1.63% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 5,960 | $28,499 | $14.8 | 1.33 | 22.49% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 5,879 | $37,633 | $21.41 | 1.03 | 9.1% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 3,962 | $73,411 | $46.65 | 0.71 | 24.66% |
| Construction and Extraction | 3,651 | $44,678 | $25.38 | 1.19 | 10.78% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 3,552 | $71,598 | $49.3 | 1.02 | 8.08% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 3,427 | $49,601 | $26.24 | 1.03 | 6.55% |
| Production | 3,358 | $43,063 | $22.65 | 1.11 | 15.22% |
Source: Lightcast
Business Distribution by Number of Employees
Greater Bristol Footprint
Business Size | Percentage | Business Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 employees | 36.3% | 1,603 |
| 5 to 9 employees | 30.7% | 1,355 |
| 10 to 19 employees | 19.4% | 859 |
| 20 to 49 employees | 9.8% | 431 |
| 50 to 99 employees | 2.8% | 122 |
| 100 to 249 employees | 0.7% | 29 |
| 250 to 499 employees | 0.3% | 15 |
| 500+ employees | 0.1% | 6 |
Source: Lightcast
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
Greater Bristol Footprint
Legal
$57,260
$161,504
Management
$40,763
$131,024
Architecture and Engineering
$67,438
$120,206
Computer and Mathematical
$59,042
$118,759
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$51,730
$110,415
Business and Financial Operations
$50,205
$105,890
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$57,036
$104,235
Military-only
$30,694
$80,692
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$27,122
$76,966
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$37,528
$68,184
Community and Social Service
$38,545
$66,050
Educational Instruction and Library
$35,919
$62,030
Construction and Extraction
$33,684
$60,290
Protective Service
$32,844
$59,819
Sales and Related
$27,867
$54,685
Production
$34,875
$53,815
Office and Administrative Support
$33,132
$51,766
Transportation and Material Moving
$31,185
$48,288
Personal Care and Service
$25,176
$44,020
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$18,960
$42,934
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$26,786
$39,761
Healthcare Support
$27,986
$39,306
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$25,300
$33,674
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 | 2024 Completions | 2011-2024 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,196 | 4.7K 6.2K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1,838 | 0.8K 1.8K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 738 | 0.5K 0.7K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 654 | 0.8K 0.7K |
| Education | 331 | 0.5K 0.3K |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology | 232 | 0.1K 0.2K |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 224 | 0.1K 0.2K |
| Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians | 206 | 0.2K 0.2K |
| Psychology | 204 | 0.1K 0.2K |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 199 | 0.1K 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 | 2024 Completions | 2011-2024 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University | 3,387 | 2.4K 3.4K |
| Northeast State Community College | 1,269 | 0.7K 1.3K |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | 593 | 0.3K 0.6K |
| King University | 461 | 0.2K 0.5K |
| Emory & Henry University | 320 | 0.3K 0.3K |
| TC Beauty | 108 | 0K 0.1K |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City | 58 | 0K 0.1K |
| Crown Cutz Academy Bristol | 0K 0K | |
| Emmanuel Christian Seminary (not current) | 0K 0K | |
| ITT Technical Institute-Johnson City (not current) | 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 to Sullivan Co, Bristol City, VA, and Washington Co. VA:
40,623
Commuting out of to Sullivan Co, Bristol City, VA, and Washington Co. VA:
32,729
Net Commuter Flow (commuters in minus commuters out)
+7,894
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 | 104.1 | 2.61 | 19.98 |
| Roanoke, VA | 102 | 3.18 | 21.43 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 96.3 | 5.57 | 20.31 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | 94.2 | 3.8 | 18.69 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | 93.3 | 4.88 | 22.8 |
Data not available at zip code level.
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