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Bristol, TX
Census-designated place in Ellis County, Texas.
Population
649
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
112
ZIP codes
0
Bristol and its ZIP codes
Bristol at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $101,653 a year, 30% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $634,800 (about 2.2 times the Texas figure).
Housing and community stats
Bristol, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,653
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$634,800
Homeownership
89.0%
Bachelor's or higher
34.8%
Median age
55.4
Average commute
35.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (66), Indian Americans (58), Italian Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ellis County. PPP loans are for Bristol.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,284
64,686 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,766
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,454 per person
How people get to work
Bristol, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.8%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 35.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bristol, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
823
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
469
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 36°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bristol, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities near Bristol
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PalmerTown | 6.2 mi | 3.1 |
| RosserVillage | 6.6 mi | 1.9 |
| GarrettTown | 8 mi | 1.8 |
| CottonwoodCity | 8.7 mi | 1.4 |
| FerrisCity | 8.8 mi | 4.6 |
| EnnisCity | 9.4 mi | 32.5 |
| CombineCity | 10 mi | 7.3 |
| ScurryTown | 11 mi | 2 |
| Red OakCity | 12 mi | 16.2 |
| AlmaTown | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| WilmerCity | 12 mi | 12.1 |
| Grays PrairieVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Pecan HillCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| CrandallCity | 13 mi | 7 |
| SeagovilleCity | 14 mi | 18.8 |
| Bear Creek RanchCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bristol, TX in?
- Bristol is in Ellis County, Texas.
- What is the population of Bristol, TX?
- About 649 people live in Bristol, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bristol?
- Nearby places include Palmer (6.2 mi), Rosser (6.6 mi), Garrett (8 mi), Cottonwood (8.7 mi), Ferris (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023