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Bristol County, MA mapCounty population in 2005: 546,331 (90% urban, 10% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 126,531
Renter-occupied apartments: 78,880
% of renters here:  38%
State:  38%
Land area: 556 sq. mi.
Water area: 135.2 sq. mi.
Population density: 983 people per square mile 
 
 (very high).
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2005: 10.4%
Bristol County:  10.4%
Massachusetts:  10.3%
(8.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Median age of residents in 2005: 38 years old
(Males: 36 years old, Females: 39 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 39 years old, Black residents: 27 years old, Asian residents: 29 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 27 years old, Other race residents: 30 years old)

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 82%
  • Government: 13%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 5%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%

Bristol County, Massachusetts business tout: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in Bristol County, Massachusetts:

  • White Non-Hispanic (89.4%)
  • Hispanic (3.6%)
  • Other race (3.1%)
  • Two or more races (2.3%)
  • Black (2.0%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  36.7 years
Massachusetts median age:  36.5 years

Males: 256,747  (48.0%)
Females: 277,931  (52.0%)
Average wage per job in 2003: $33,875
County population in 2003: 547,050
Jobs in 2003: 232,373

Bristol County,MA real estate house value trend


Total labor force in 2004: 287,360
Unemployment rate in 2004: 6.1%

Average household size:
Bristol County:  2.5 people
Massachusetts:  2.5 people

Median household income in 2005: $51,132
2005 median house value: $321,000
Median contract rent in 2005: $595
Median monthly housing costs in 2005: $927
Estimated median household income in 2005: $49,251 ($43,496 in 2000)
This county  $49,251
Massachusetts:  $57,184

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $299,602
Bristol County  $299,602
Massachusetts:  $361,500

Median montly rent in 2000: $499
Institutionalized population: 6,566
Median monthly costs for houses with a mortgage in Bristol County in 2000: $1212

Bristol County races chart


Bristol County, MA map from a distance

Health of residents in Bristol County based on 2565 CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Questionnaires from 2002 to 2004:
General health status score of residents in this county from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) is 3.5. This is worse than average.
71.0% of residents exercised in the past month. This is about average.
32.4% of residents had a sunburn in the past 12 months. This is about average.
54.5% of residents smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives. This is more than average.
59.7% of residents drank alcohol in the past 30 days. This is more than average.
69.0% of residents visited a dentist within the past year. This is about average.
Average weight of males is 190 pounds. This is about average.
Average weight of females is 153 pounds. This is about average.
10.5% of residents keep firearms around their homes. This is less than average.




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2005: $2,516 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2005: $2,246 (0.8%)

Area name: New Bedford, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bristol County is $658 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $753 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $902 a month.

Cities in this county include: New Bedford, Fall River, Taunton, Attleboro, Mansfield, Easton, Somerset, Norton, Fairhaven, Swansea.

2005 air pollution in Bristol County:

Ozone (1-hour): 0.095 ppm (standard limit: 0.12 ppm). Near U.S. average.
Ozone (8-hour): 0.082 ppm (standard limit: 0.08 ppm). Near U.S. average.
Sulfur Oxides Annual: 0.005 ppm (standard limit: 0.03 ppm). Near U.S. average.
Sulfur Oxides 24-hour: 0.020 ppm (standard limit: 0.14 ppm). Near U.S. average.


Neighboring counties: Bristol County, Rhode Island , Newport County, Rhode Island , Providence County, Rhode Island , Norfolk County , Plymouth County .


Bristol County close-up map

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Bristol County: Ledgemont Country Club (A), New Bedford City Rifle Range (B), New Bedford Rod and Gun Club (C), Attleboro Rod and Gun Club (D), Attleboro Sewage Disposal (E), Raynham Racetrack (F), Rehoboth Country Club (G), Somerset Pumping Station (H), Sun Valley Golf Club (I), Touisset Country Club (J), Westport Yacht Club (K), Berdon Plaza (L), YMCA Camp (M), Camp Finburg (N), Camp Merriwood (O), Camp Read (P), Camp Shady Pines (Q), Camp Tattapanum (R), Camp Welch (S), Cape Road Plaza (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Plainville Crossing Shopping Center (1), Raynham Shopping Center (2), Shaws Plaza Shopping Center (3), Swansea II Shopping Center (4), Swansea Mall (5), Bay Colony Shopping Center (6), Village Stores Shopping Center (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Bristol County include: Cushman Church (A), Smith Neck Church (B), Saint Marys Church (C), Saint George Church (D), Saint Bernards Church (E), First Christian Church (F), Raynham Church (G), Free Chapel (H), Perry Hill Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Central Cemetery (1), Richmond Cemetery (2), Chace Cemetery (3), Riverside Cemetery (4), Evergreen Cemetery (5), Tisdale Cemetery (6), Braley Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Old Pond (A), Burrs Pond (B), Ward Pond (C), Old Grist Mill Pond (D), Richmond Pond (E), Forge Pond (F), Flyaway Pond (G), Black Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Deep Brook (A), East Branch Palmer River (B), Paskamanset River (C), Poquanticut Brook (D), Canoe River (E), Kerby Brook (F), Copicut River (G), Beaverdam Brook (H), Shingle Island River (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Bristol County include: Cathedral Camp (1), Apponagansett Point Recreation Area (2), Saint Vincent de Paul Camp (3), Livesey Park (4), Ball Park (5), Horseneck Beach State Reservation (6), Cushman Park (7), Dighton Rock State Park (8), South Shore Marshes Wildlife Management Area (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: East Horseneck Beach (A), Little Beach (B), Horseneck Beach (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in September 2007:
Here:  5.4%
Massachusetts:  4.4%


Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 28,891
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 73.2%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 19.9%

Number of foreign born residents: 62,813 (58% naturalized citizens)

Bristol County:  11.7%
Whole state:  12.2%


Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 5,465
  • 1990 to 1994: 3,934
  • 1985 to 1989: 6,504
  • 1980 to 1984: 6,302
  • 1975 to 1979: 9,135
  • 1970 to 1974: 9,467
  • 1970 to 1974: 12,030
  • 1965 to 1969: 9,976

Mean travel time to work: 25.6 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 63.6%

Bristol County marital status for males

Bristol County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 111,183
  • One, attached: 6,367
  • Two: 24,434
  • 3 or 4: 36,456
  • 5 to 9: 16,849
  • 10 to 19: 6,453
  • 20 or more: 11,661
  • Mobile homes: 3,469
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 46

Housing units in Bristol County with a mortgage: 71,619 (6,660 second mortgage, 10,617 home equity loan, 204 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 28,300


Agriculture in Bristol County
Average size of farms: 58 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $47053
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $1863.34
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 43.98%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 23.96%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $37318
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 33.20%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 16.64%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $36804
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 82.69%
Average age of principal farm operators: 55 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 16.00
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 36.83%
Corn for grain: 241 harvested acres
Vegetables: 1872 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 294 acres


Class of Workers



Most common industries for males in 2005:



  • Construction (15%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Health care (4%)


Most common industries for females in 2005:



  • Health care (23%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Social assistance (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Public administration (3%)


Most common occupations for males in 2005:



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Carpenters (4%)


Most common occupations for females in 2005:



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Registered nurses (3%)


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Portugal (66%)
  • Other Western Africa (4%)
  • Canada (3%)
  • Brazil (3%)
  • Cambodia (2%)
  • India (2%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)


Most common first ancestries reported in Bristol County:



  • Portuguese (30%)
  • Irish (13%)
  • French (except Basque) (9%)
  • English (8%)
  • Italian (7%)
  • French Canadian (6%)
  • United States or American (4%)

Bristol County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 207,618 (82%)
  • Carpooled: 27,065 (11%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 2,043 (1%)
  • Streetcar or trolley car: 48 (0%)
  • Subway or elevated: 403 (0%)
  • Railroad: 3,407 (1%)
  • Ferryboat: 57 (0%)
  • Taxi: 598 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 139 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 404 (0%)
  • Walked: 5,563 (2%)
  • Other means: 1,496 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 5,280 (2%)
 

People in group quarters in Bristol County, Massachusetts
  • 5193 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 5051 people in nursing homes
  • 1058 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 510 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 419 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 309 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 255 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 218 people in religious group quarters
  • 172 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 108 people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children
  • 105 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 69 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children
  • 55 people in military ships
  • 52 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the mentally retarded
  • 36 people in other group homes
  • 29 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents
  • 14 people in unknown juvenile institutions
  • 13 people in short-term care, detention or diagnostic centers for delinquent children
  • 8 people in homes for the physically handicapped

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $56,311.

4.30% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($46,521 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.30%
Massachusetts average:  6.31%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($358 average AGI)
Bristol County:  0.07%
Massachusetts average:  0.28%

2.43% relocated from other counties in Massachusetts ($26,685 average AGI)
1.80% relocated from other states ($19,478 average AGI)
Bristol County:  1.80%
Massachusetts average:  2.46%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Plymouth County, MA  0.91% ($42,010 average AGI)
from Norfolk County, MA  0.72% ($55,997)
from Providence County, RI  0.54% ($52,356)
from Suffolk County, MA  0.26% ($44,083)
from Middlesex County, MA  0.22% ($55,634)
from Newport County, RI  0.16% ($43,696)
from Worcester County, MA  0.12% ($40,017)


4.91% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($47,049 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.91%
Massachusetts average:  6.91%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($202 average AGI)
Bristol County:  0.04%
Massachusetts average:  0.11%

2.25% relocated to other counties in Massachusetts ($21,482 average AGI)
2.63% relocated to other states ($25,366 average AGI)
Bristol County:  2.63%
Massachusetts average:  3.26%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Plymouth County, MA  0.74% ($49,926 average AGI)
to Norfolk County, MA  0.60% ($49,149)
to Providence County, RI  0.50% ($43,081)
to Middlesex County, MA  0.25% ($45,298)
to Suffolk County, MA  0.24% ($36,904)
to Worcester County, MA  0.17% ($49,886)
to Newport County, RI  0.12% ($50,575)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.5
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 12.4



Births per 1000 population in Bristol County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.3
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 9.6



Deaths per 1000 population in Bristol County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 5.6
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 5.3



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Bristol County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 88,786 (72,644 aged, 16,142 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 9%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 4%


Household type by relationship


Households: 520,937
  • In family households: 445,593 (104,686 male householders, 36,859 female householders)
    108,600 spouses, 164,483 children (155,418 natural, 3,512 adopted, 5,553 stepchildren), 7,175 grandchildren, 3,482 brothers or sisters, 4,283 parents, 6,169 other relatives, 9,856 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 75,344 (26,980 male householders (21,529 living alone)), 37,031 female householders (32,951 living alone)), 11,333 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 13,741 (6,386 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 55,186 2-persons, 35,442 3-persons, 31,986 4-persons, 13,093 5-persons, 4,321 6-persons, 1,517 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 54,480 1-person, 8,483 2-persons, 689 3-persons, 227 4-persons, 84 5-persons, 6 6-persons, 42 7-or-more-persons.

88,038 married couples with children.
33,142 single-parent households (5,908 men, 27,234 women).

78.9% of residents of Bristol County speak English at home.
2.8% of residents speak Spanish at home (54% speak English very well, 21% speak English well, 16% speak English not well, 8% don't speak English at all).
16.9% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (61% speak English very well, 19% speak English well, 15% speak English not well, 6% don't speak English at all).
0.9% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (50% speak English very well, 27% speak English well, 19% speak English not well, 5% don't speak English at all).
0.4% of residents speak other language at home (75% speak English very well, 20% speak English well, 2% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $3,525,670,000 ($6432 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $535,533,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $1,224,078,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $786,274,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $9,562,000
Federal grants: $887,355,000
Federal procurement contracts: $519,847,000 ($483,440,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $98,554,000 ($18,407,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $78,545,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $300,271,000
Federal Government insurance: $487,292,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 34,810
Here:  64 per 1000 residents
State:  67 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 27,232
Here:  50 per 1000 residents
State:  46 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +4,320
Here:  +8 per 1000 residents
State:  +25 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +403
Here:  +1 per 1000 residents
State:  -37 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Bristol County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 57.79 millions of gallons per day (29% from ground, 71% from surface)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.2
State:  6.4

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.3
State:  4.0



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 2,330
  • 1995 to 1998: 9,102
  • 1990 to 1994: 11,193
  • 1980 to 1989: 24,069
  • 1970 to 1979: 28,423
  • 1960 to 1969: 24,233
  • 1950 to 1959: 23,352
  • 1940 to 1949: 18,396
  • 1939 or earlier: 75,820


Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Bristol County, Massachusetts:

  • 1 room: 54
  • 2 rooms: 555
  • 3 rooms: 2,220
  • 4 rooms: 11,326
  • 5 rooms: 27,833
  • 6 rooms: 31,544
  • 7 rooms: 23,067
  • 8 rooms: 15,868
  • 9 or more rooms: 14,064


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Bristol County, Massachusetts:

  • 1 room: 1,949
  • 2 rooms: 6,516
  • 3 rooms: 14,144
  • 4 rooms: 21,593
  • 5 rooms: 19,010
  • 6 rooms: 10,345
  • 7 rooms: 3,362
  • 8 rooms: 1,155
  • 9 or more rooms: 806


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Bristol County:

  • no bedroom: 163
  • 1 bedroom: 4,078
  • 2 bedrooms: 28,383
  • 3 bedrooms: 65,466
  • 4 bedrooms: 23,314
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 5,127


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Bristol County:

  • no bedroom: 2,279
  • 1 bedroom: 21,649
  • 2 bedrooms: 31,888
  • 3 bedrooms: 20,104
  • 4 bedrooms: 2,436
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 524


Cars and other vehicles available in Bristol County in owner-occupied houses/condos:

  • no vehicle: 5,554
  • 1 vehicle: 34,490
  • 2 vehicles: 61,207
  • 3 vehicles: 18,809
  • 4 vehicles: 4,942
  • 5 or more vehicles: 1,529


Cars and other vehicles available in Bristol County in renter-occupied apartments

  • no vehicle: 18,517
  • 1 vehicle: 39,273
  • 2 vehicles: 17,952
  • 3 vehicles: 2,425
  • 4 vehicles: 388
  • 5 or more vehicles: 325

63% of Bristol County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 69% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 56% lived in Massachusetts.

Bristol County:  63.4%
State average:  60.6%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 373983
  • Northeast: 67459
  • Midwest: 7583
  • South: 9205
  • West: 4696

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $132,400


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%


Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

 


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:


  • Utility gas (48%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (45%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Wood (1%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:


  • Utility gas (65%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (16%)
  • Electricity (15%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 6,029
Here:  9.8%
Massachusetts:  10.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 2,547
Here:  8.4%
Massachusetts:  12.2%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 8,254
Here:  33.7%
Massachusetts:  48.2%



Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School



Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninstitutionalized)

Bristol County government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $3,369,000
    Elementary & Secondary Education - Other: $0
  • Construction - General: $353,000
  • Current Operations - Corrections - Other: $37,059,000
    General - Other: $11,787,000
    Elementary & Secondary Education: $5,057,000
    Financial Administration: $2,523,000
    General Public Buildings: $2,004,000
    Central Staff Services: $312,000
  • Employee Retirement - Other Investments - Other: $163,775,000
    Securities - Corporate Bonds (market): $63,913,000
    Securities - Corporate Bonds (market): $34,887,000
    Benefit Payments: $16,203,000
    From Local Government: $14,595,000
    Local Employee Contribution: $10,360,000
    Total Cash & Deposits: $4,325,000
    Withdrawals: $1,878,000
    From Other Government: $1,644,000
    Interest Revenue: $1,441,000
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $2,710,000
    Interest Earnings: $324,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Elementary and Secondary Education: $118,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $20,459,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $37,545,000
    General Support: $2,698,000
    Education: $1,976,000
  • Tax - Property: $4,612,000
    NEC: $3,162,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $27,374,000

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