Bristol is an independent city in Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,219. It is the twin city of Bristol, Tennessee, just across the state line, which runs down the middle of its main street, State Street. As an independent city, Bristol is not part of any county, but it is adjacent to Washington County, Virginia. It is a principal city in the Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area, which had a population of 307,614 in 2020. The metro area is a component of the larger Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia, with a population of 508,260 in 2020.
Southeast
Bristol
Bristol County, VA
Population
17,036
Walk Score
86 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$784
Median home value
$154,900
Founded
1856
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Bristol Commercial Historic District · listed 2003
- Solar Hill Historic District · listed 2001
Notable landmarks
- Grove, The · listed 2002
- Walnut Grove · listed 2004
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