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Bristol County, RI: growth, migration and housing
Bristol County has 50,001 residents, down 1.5% since 2020 (-0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,513 households moved in and 1,509 moved out (+4 net), bringing in a net $35.0M of income. Median household income is $114,490, the median home $513,800 and median rent $1,528 a month.
In Rhode Island: 4th of 5 counties for 5-year population growth · 2nd of 5 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 1st of 5 counties for median household income · 2nd of 5 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Bristol County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Newport County, RI | 186 | $16.0M |
| Bristol County, MA | 152 | $15.8M |
| Norfolk County, MA | 37 | $4.2M |
| Middlesex County, MA | 36 | $4.7M |
| Suffolk County, MA | 32 | $5.9M |
| Plymouth County, MA | 28 | $2.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Bristol County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol County, MA | 152 | $12.9M |
| Newport County, RI | 135 | $12.0M |
| Suffolk County, MA | 42 | $4.2M |
| New York County, NY | 41 | $3.6M |
| Middlesex County, MA | 40 | $4.5M |
| Norfolk County, MA | 23 | $2.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.