Bristol County is comprised of the Towns of Barrington, Bristol and Warren, more affectionately known as the East Bay.
The East Bay employs more than 13,000 workers in industries such as manufacturing, high-tech, health care, financial, industrial and service-oriented businesses. The East Bay is home to several national and international companies, such as Taylor Box, WaterRower, Tri-Mack Plastics, and Huestis, to name a few.
The presence of so many notable companies means a low unemployment rate —4.8 to 3.6 percent compared to 5.1 percent statewide and 5 percent nationwide (June 2016) — and an enviable debt ratio. Moody's Investor Services has rated Barrington, Bristol and Warren, collectively, with an Aa2 rating, representing the area's high intrinsic, or standalone, financial strength.
The East Bay employs more than 13,000 workers in industries such as manufacturing, high-tech, health care, financial, industrial and service-oriented businesses. The East Bay is home to several national and international companies, such as Taylor Box, WaterRower, Tri-Mack Plastics, and Huestis, to name a few.
The presence of so many notable companies means a low unemployment rate —4.8 to 3.6 percent compared to 5.1 percent statewide and 5 percent nationwide (June 2016) — and an enviable debt ratio. Moody's Investor Services has rated Barrington, Bristol and Warren, collectively, with an Aa2 rating, representing the area's high intrinsic, or standalone, financial strength.
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Bristol County At A Glance
Population ............................................................. 48,479 (2019) Median Age (years) ................................................ 39.3 Bachelor's Degree ................................................. 6,923 Graduate or Professional Degree ......................... 4,805 Total Housing Units ............................................... 19,881 2015 Employment (RI DLT) .................................... 13,642 (Source: 2000 US Census) Top Industries Manufacturing ........................................................ 1,633 Healthcare & Social Assistance ............................. 1,896 Accommodation & Food Services .......................... 1,636 (Source: RI DLT) Economic Data by Town Bristol Barrington Warren |
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