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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
117,301
Households
44,329
Median Age
45
| Region | Households | Median Age | Median Household Income | Mean Commute Time (minutes) | % Remote Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Bristol Footprint TN/VA Region | 44,329 | 45.3 | $55,387 | 22 | 5.4% |
Demographics by County
| Region | Population (2022) | Projected Population Change (2022 - 2027) | Jobs (2022) | 5-Year Jobs Change % | Labor Force (Apr 2023) | GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County, TN | 160,172 | 1.7% | 76,213 | 0.7% | 68,741 | $9,669,894,602 |
| Washington County, TN | 136,365 | 6.5% | 71,763 | 4.2% | 61,612 | $7,879,751,424 |
| Washington County, VA | 53,637 | -0.8% | 21,870 | -5.6% | 27,384 | $2,279,477,540 |
| Bristol City County, VA | 17,183 | 2% | 10,263 | 3% | 7,892 | $1,042,574,221 |
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
Population Distribution by Race
Greater Bristol Footprint
Unemployment and Labor Force Participation Rates
Sullivan County, TN
Unemployment Rate
Labor Force Participation Rate
2018
3.7%
54.4%
2019
3.6%
54.4%
2020
7.2%
53.3%
2021
4.4%
52.5%
2022
3.5%
51.9%
October 2023
3.8%
52.5%
November 2023
3.6%
51.9%
December 2023
3.2%
51.9%
January 2024
3.7%
51.5%
Unemployment and Labor Force Participation Rates
Bristol City County, VA
Unemployment Rate
Labor Force Participation Rate
2018
3.8%
53.2%
2019
3.7%
53.3%
2020
7.8%
53.9%
2021
4.7%
53.4%
2022
3.4%
55.1%
October 2023
3.8%
56.8%
November 2023
3.5%
56.4%
December 2023
3.3%
55.9%
January 2024
3.6%
54.9%
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
| Industry | 2023 Jobs | 2022 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 8,735 | $36,724 | 1.47 | 2.71% |
| Government | 7,342 | $62,036 | 0.98 | -6.29% |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 7,264 | $67,143 | 0.99 | -3.11% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5,932 | $25,376 | 1.29 | 1.47% |
| Manufacturing | 5,503 | $76,254 | 1.32 | -1.1% |
| Construction | 4,462 | $58,000 | 1.21 | 32.09% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 4,262 | $31,138 | 1.17 | -6.98% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 3,798 | $46,941 | 1.04 | 17.67% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3,513 | $41,185 | 0.88 | 5.38% |
| Finance and Insurance | 2,641 | $66,582 | 0.64 | 22.49% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2,242 | $59,422 | 0.45 | 4.51% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2,136 | $47,899 | 0.56 | 25.77% |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1,955 | $27,077 | 1.77 | -0.82% |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,800 | $65,638 | 0.86 | 9.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1,452 | $33,325 | 1.04 | 31.35% |
| Educational Services | 1,058 | $33,926 | 0.7 | 11.14% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 985 | $91,979 | 1.07 | 3.73% |
| Information | 657 | $60,291 | 0.54 | 5.72% |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 335 | $49,310 | 1.03 | 1.67% |
| Utilities | 69 | $177,707 | 0.37 | 20.99% |
Occupation Concentration
Greater Bristol Footprint
| Occupation | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Median Salary | 2023 Average Hourly Wage | 2023 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related | 8,012 | $31,612 | $27.16 | 1.03 | -0.07% |
| Management | 6,367 | $65,930 | $43.34 | 1.07 | 28.81% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 6,356 | $35,993 | $20.29 | 0.9 | -6.7% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 6,092 | $33,793 | $19.39 | 1.13 | 11.57% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 5,406 | $26,963 | $13.81 | 1.29 | -8.98% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 3,715 | $66,712 | $44.52 | 0.72 | 35.54% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 3,458 | $62,128 | $41.6 | 1.07 | 3.63% |
| Production | 3,293 | $39,885 | $21.49 | 1.09 | 4.27% |
| Construction and Extraction | 3,288 | $41,468 | $23.81 | 1.14 | 12.58% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 3,008 | $45,696 | $24.75 | 0.96 | -5.81% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 2,805 | $45,711 | $24.8 | 1.19 | -1.49% |
| Healthcare Support | 2,414 | $29,170 | $16.26 | 0.93 | 3.56% |
| Personal Care and Service | 2,276 | $27,636 | $19.89 | 1.03 | 6.46% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 2,142 | $29,212 | $18.17 | 0.94 | -6.84% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 1,546 | $41,615 | $32.66 | 0.75 | 10.46% |
| Protective Service | 1,427 | $42,364 | $21.55 | 1.23 | -9.09% |
| Community and Social Service | 1,218 | $43,746 | $24.42 | 1.23 | -4.63% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 1,195 | $81,985 | $43.95 | 0.66 | 15.29% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 698 | $85,440 | $46.24 | 0.77 | 1.88% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 606 | $72,637 | $42.25 | 1.02 | 53.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 336 | $24,668 | $17.14 | 0.76 | -8.26% |
| Legal | 316 | $88,446 | $62.82 | 0.6 | -3.16% |
| Military-only | 208 | $45,549 | $27.08 | 0.7 | 3.58% |
Business Distribution by Number of Employees
Greater Bristol Footprint
| Business Size | Percentage | Business Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 employees | 33.5% | 1,230 |
| 5 to 9 employees | 32.1% | 1,177 |
| 10 to 19 employees | 20.2% | 740 |
| 20 to 49 employees | 10.8% | 395 |
| 50 to 99 employees | 2.2% | 82 |
| 100 to 249 employees | 0.7% | 26 |
| 250 to 499 employees | 0.4% | 14 |
| 500+ employees | 0.1% | 4 |
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
Greater Bristol Footprint
Legal
$51,560
$156,654
Management
$32,283
$117,153
Computer and Mathematical
$56,725
$114,554
Architecture and Engineering
$63,896
$114,472
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$52,812
$101,348
Business and Financial Operations
$45,244
$98,745
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$44,224
$90,102
Military-only
$28,377
$73,912
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$26,342
$71,516
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$33,879
$62,087
Educational Instruction and Library
$32,100
$59,477
Community and Social Service
$34,367
$56,567
Construction and Extraction
$31,027
$55,980
Sales and Related
$25,989
$54,563
Protective Service
$29,868
$53,096
Production
$31,798
$51,525
Office and Administrative Support
$28,508
$47,555
Transportation and Material Moving
$26,997
$43,915
Personal Care and Service
$22,114
$42,884
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$23,428
$38,324
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$16,850
$37,791
Healthcare Support
$23,535
$37,025
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$22,867
$31,708
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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 | 2022 Completions | 2009-2022 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,685 | 4.1K 6.7K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1,949 | 0.6K 1.9K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 911 | 0.4K 0.9K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 767 | 0.7K 0.8K |
| Education | 360 | 0.3K 0.4K |
| Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians | 232 | 0.2K 0.2K |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 231 | 0K 0.2K |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology | 227 | 0.1K 0.2K |
| Psychology | 210 | 0.1K 0.2K |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 167 | 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 | 2022 Completions | 2009-2022 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University | 3,604 | 2.2K 3.6K |
| Northeast State Community College | 1,219 | 0.6K 1.2K |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | 704 | 0.3K 0.7K |
| King University | 633 | 0.2K 0.6K |
| Emory & Henry College | 351 | 0.2K 0.4K |
| Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology | 112 | 0K 0.1K |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City | 36 | 0K 0K |
| Crown Cutz Academy Bristol | 26 | 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)
Population by Educational Attainment
Aggregate data: Sullivan County TN, Washington County TN, Washington County, VA (hover to isolate section)
Population by Educational Attainment
Bristol City County, VA (hover to isolate section)
Commuting, Housing & Community Data
Workforce Jobs, Resident Workers, and Net Commuters
Top 20 Counties of Inbound Commuters to Sullivan Co, Bristol City, VA, and Washington Co. VA: (Hover to Display Values)
2022 Jobs
2022 Resident Workers
2022 Net Commuters
Bristol City, VA referrenced as Bristol City County, VA.
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 (100 = US Avg.) | Violent Crimes per 1,000 people | Property Crimes per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA MSA | 93.3 | 5.87 | 29.28 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA MSA | 94.1 | 3.6 | 20.87 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN MSA | 96.4 | 6.06 | 23.22 |
| Richmond, VA MSA | 104.1 | 2.12 | 18.13 |
| Roanoke, VA MSA | 102.1 | 2.6 | 20.97 |
Data not available at zip code level.
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