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Bristol, FL

City in Liberty County, Florida.

Population

1,020

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

623

ZIP codes

0

Bristol and its ZIP codes

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Bristol at a glance

  • Bristol is 49% denser than Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $47,689 a year, 36% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,600 (67% below Florida) and median rent is $935 a month.

Local data for Bristol, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bristol, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$47,689

Poverty rate

15.9%

Median home value

$118,600

Median rent

$935/mo

Homeownership

81.8%

Bachelor's or higher

20.7%

Median age

50.1

Average commute

29.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (136), Italian Americans (91), Mexican Americans (62).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Liberty County. PPP loans are for Bristol.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,515

1,908 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$37,008

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$41.07M

FY 2026, $5,151 per person

Liberty County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bristol, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.5%
  • Carpooled17.6%
  • Public transit0.9%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home11.1%

Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bristol, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

152

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

13

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 40°F

63.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bristol, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.1%

U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts

Diabetes

14.9%

U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts

Smoking

18.2%

U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.1%

U.S. 11.1% +5.0 pts

Cities near Bristol

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lake MysticCensus-designated place2.1 mi4.5
BlountstownCity4.1 mi3.2
HosfordCensus-designated place11 mi5
AlthaTown14 mi1.3
GreensboroTown18 mi2.3
Grand RidgeTown19 mi4.3
GretnaCity20 mi8.6
SneadsTown20 mi4.4
ChattahoocheeCity21 mi5.6
WewahitchkaCity25 mi6.7
QuincyCity25 mi11.6
Fort BradenCensus-designated place27 mi4.3
SumatraCensus-designated place27 mi1
MariannaCity29 mi18.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bristol, FL in?
Bristol is in Liberty County, Florida.
What is the population of Bristol, FL?
About 1,020 people live in Bristol, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bristol?
Nearby places include Lake Mystic (2.1 mi), Blountstown (4.1 mi), Hosford (11 mi), Altha (14 mi), Greensboro (18 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023