Bristol, Connecticut
Bristol: The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut. It is located on the Connecticut River in central Connecticut. Bristol is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Bristol Historical Society and the Bristol Arts Center.
About
Bristol is a city located in the county of Hartford in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 60,477. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 59,734 inhabitants.
The city was created 239 years ago in 1784.
Bristol, Connecticut is a suburban city located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is 120 miles southwest from Boston and 100 miles northeast of New York City. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 60,833.
Bristol is bordered by Plainville to the north, Simsbury to the east, Farmington to the south and Burlington to the west. The main roads through Bristol are Route 72 and Route 10. Known as "The Birthplace of America's Flag," Bristol was incorporated in 1785 as "Bristol Village" and has been home to many famous Americans including Aaron Burr, George Clinton and Ethan Allen. In addition to being known as a center for manufacturing (especially watches), Bristol is also known for its historic architecture and beautiful parks.
Bristol has a total area of 69.44 square kilometers (26 sq mi), of which 22.4 km² (8 sq mi) is land and 48 km² (19 sq mi) (60%) is water. The city sits on the shoreline of Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Mount Hope River where it empties into Mount Hope Bay at its border with Newport.
Bristol's name is pronounced BREE-stul or BRIST-ul, like Bridget but with TR instead of D.
Quick Facts about Bristol
| Population : | 59,734 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | Hartford County |
| Postal code : | 06010 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 860 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.51% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.49% |
| Altitude : | 305 feet / 93 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1785 (239 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 18:57:28 (19th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | -1.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bristol is located at 41°40'18"N 72°56'57"W (41.6717600, -72.9492700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bristol decreased by 1.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 60,477 | - | census |
| 2011 | 60,599 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 60,658 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 60,558 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 60,588 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 60,524 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 60,304 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 60,131 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 60,101 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 59,947 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 59,734 | -0.36% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 26,227 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 24,976 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 26,416 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 24,953 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 33.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 82.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 83.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 12.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 885 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 26.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.5% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $188,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,405 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $512 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $828 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,887 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.77 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 72.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 26,146 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 159,692 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 141,954 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,552 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,326 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,185 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 33.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,481 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 768 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 596 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,008 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 435 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 110 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,277 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,248.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.68 |
Best Things to Do in Bristol
1 Lake Compounce
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Other Places in Bristol
1 Bristol City Hall
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People born in Bristol (42)
People born in Bristol, including convicted murderer and football player Aaron Hernandez, actor Gary Burghoff, rower Michelle Guerette, .
List
- Mike Reiss (American writer and producer) he was born in 15/09/1959
- Chris Denorfia (American baseball player) he was born in 15/07/1980
- Karen Josephson (American synchronized swimmer) she was born in 10/01/1964
- Jocelin Donahue (American actress) she was born in 08/11/1981
- Sarah Josephson (American synchronized swimmer) she was born in 10/01/1964
- Samuel Augustus Mitchell (American geographer and publisher) he was born in 20/03/1792
- Bruce Kuczenski (American basketball player) he was born in 03/02/1961
- Ad Yale (American baseball player) he was born in 17/04/1870
- Adrian Wojnarowski (American sportswriter) he was born in 04/03/1969
- Al Benecick (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 20/03/1937
- Frank Filipetti (American record producer)
- G. B. Ward (American football player) he was born in 06/11/1878
- George M. Fredrickson (American professor and historian) he was born in 16/07/1934
- Gordon J. Humphrey (American politician) he was born in 09/10/1940
- Joe Conzelman (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 14/07/1889
- John Elliott (professional golfer) he was born in 05/09/1963
- John R. Broderick (American academic administrator) he was born in 01/01/1957
- Larry Kopf (American baseball player) he was born in 03/11/1890
Schools in Bristol
College & universities near Bristol, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431187 | Bristol Technical Education Center | Bristol (CT) | 06010 |
| 130606 | Tunxis Community College | Farmington (CT) | 06032-3187 |
| 480736 | Ace Cosmetology and Barber Training Center | Waterbury (CT) | 06705 |
| 434520 | Branford Hall Career Institute-Southington Campus | Southington (CT) | 06489 |
| 481571 | Belle Academy of Cosmetology LLC | Waterbury (CT) | 06704-1035 |
Stations (27)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bristol, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| WND | Windsor station | 41 Central St. | RAIL |
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Other cities in Hartford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hartford County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 121,535 | The capital of Connecticut. |
| New Britain | 72,198 | The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut. |
| West Hartford | 62,868 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Manchester | 57,362 | Town in Connecticut |
| East Hartford | 49,630 | Town of the United States |
| Southington | 43,829 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Enfield | 43,559 | Town in Connecticut, United States. |
| Glastonbury | 34,426 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Newington | 29,868 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Windsor | 28,647 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| South Windsor | 26,102 | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Wethersfield | 25,884 | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States |
| Farmington | 25,496 | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States |
| Simsbury | 25,437 | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States |
| Bloomfield | 21,182 | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA |
| Berlin | 20,390 | Town in Connecticut |
Distance to Other Cities
Bristol distances to largest Connecticut cities
