More about BristolBristol is a city located in Sullivan County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 24,821. It is the twin city of Bristol, Virginia, just across the state line, which runs down the middle of State Street. Along with Kingsport, Tennessee and Johnson City, Tennessee the Bristols form the Tri-Cities. Bristol is probably best known for being the site of the first commercial recordings of country music, showcasing Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family, and later a favorite venue of the legendary mountain musician Uncle Charlie Osborne. Bristol is the site of a NASCAR short track which routinely sells out more than 160,000 seats twice annually. Tickets to Bristol Motor Speedway and DukesFest, a two day festival showcasing the 1980s television show "Dukes of Hazzard" are highly sought-after. The city is also the home of King College. Bristol Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 24,821 people, 10,648 households, and 6,825 families residing in the city. The population density is 326.5/km² (845.8/mi²). There are 11,511 housing units at an average density of 151.4/km² (392.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.15% White, 2.97% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 0.68% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 10,648 households out of which 26.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% are married couples living together, 11.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% are non-families. 32.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.26 and the average family size is 2.84. In the city the population is spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.3 males. The median income for a household in the city is $30,039, and the median income for a family is $37,341. Males have a median income of $28,210 versus $21,173 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,535. 15.0% of the population and 11.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.4% of those under the age of 18 and 12.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Today...Mostly sunny...Then increasing clouds. Highs in the lower to mid 80s. West winds 10 mph or less. Tonight...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening...Then showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent. Sunday...Showers and thunderstorms likely in the morning...Then showers and thunderstorms early in the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms likely late in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent. Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening...Then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 mph or less. Chance of rain 50 percent. Monday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 10 mph or less. Monday Night...Mostly clear. Lows around 60. Tuesday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Wednesday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Wednesday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Thursday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Thursday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Friday...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.
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"It says its a great place to live. and it is, although not reall an awesopme place to visit and do things. however the music festivals are pretty cool. oh yeah we have nascar. "
"A bit bigger than your average college town, Bristol's a great place to go to school. We're surrounded by mountains, so there's a lot to see. With the racetrack so close, there's never a shortage of entertainment (or weekend jobs). Plus there are a ton of great artistic things to do, too. "
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