| Kingsport–Bristol–Bristol | |
| Official Name: | Kingsport–Bristol, TN–VA |
| Settlement Type: | Metropolitan Statistical Area |
| Image Alt: | Downtown Macon |
| Map Alt: | Map of The Tri-Cities Area |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Tennessee Virginia |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: |
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| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Pop Est As Of: | 2019 |
| Timezone: | EST |
| Utc Offset: | -5 |
| Timezone Dst: | EDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -4 |
| Unit Pref: | US |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
The Kingsport–Bristol–Bristol metropolitan area is a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, United States, as defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). It was formed in December 2003 by the merger of the Bristol, VA MSA and Kingsport–Bristol, TN–VA MSA.
As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 298,494 (though a July 1, 2009, estimate placed the population at 305,629).[1]
Four counties (two in Tennessee; two in Virginia) and one independent city are included in the area.[2]
Note: Since a state constitutional change in 1871, all cities in Virginia are independent cities that are not located in any county. The OMB considers these independent cities to be county-equivalents for the purpose of defining MSAs in Virginia.
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As of the 2000 census, there were 298,484 people, 124,021 households, and 87,501 families residing within the MSA.[3] The racial makeup of the MSA was 96.77% White, 1.84% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $30,460, and the median income for a family was $37,235. Males had a median income of $29,803 versus $21,312 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $17,202.
See main article: Tri-Cities, Tennessee/Virginia. The Johnson City - Kingsport - Bristol combined statistical area (CSA) is made up of five counties in Northeastern Tennessee as well as two counties and an independent city in Southwestern Virginia. The statistical area includes two metropolitan areas. As of the 2000 Census, the CSA had a population of 480,091 (though a July 1, 2007 estimate placed the population at 497,240).[4]