Bristol, Pennsylvania

Bristol: The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It is located on the Delaware River in eastern Pennsylvania. 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 Riverside Theatre.

About

Bristol is a city located in the county of Bucks in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 54,582 and a population density of 27,848 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 53,311 inhabitants.

The city was created 343 years ago in 1680.

Bristol locator map
Location of Bristol on Pennsylvania map.

Quick Facts about Bristol

Population : 53,311 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Pennsylvania (United States)
County : Bucks County
Postal code : 19007
Phone Area Codes : 215
Area : 1.96 km2
Altitude : 20 feet / 6 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1681 (343 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 05:57:00 (29th March 2024)
Density : 27,199 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.38% (2010-2020)
Delaware River Bristol image
Delaware River Bristol
Delaware River Bristol image

Geography

Bristol is located at 40°6'2"N 74°51'7"W (40.1006700, -74.8518300).

Bristol map

Bristol has 1 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Bristol decreased by 2.38% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 54,582 - census
2011 54,527 -0.1% estimation process
2012 54,386 -0.26% estimation process
2013 54,235 -0.28% estimation process
2014 54,056 -0.33% estimation process
2015 53,888 -0.31% estimation process
2016 53,729 -0.3% estimation process
2017 53,602 -0.24% estimation process
2018 53,578 -0.04% estimation process
2019 53,473 -0.2% estimation process
2020 53,311 -0.3% estimation process

Bristol zip code is 19007. County name: Bucks, County fips: 42017

Bristol, Bristul, Buckingham, Bucks, New Bristol, Бристол, Бристъл, برسٹل، پنسلوانیا

People born in Bristol (33)

People born in Bristol, including science fiction and fantasy writer Poul Anderson, actress Lauren Holly, politician Joseph McIlvaine, .

List

  • Daniel W. Bursch (American astronaut) he was born in 25/07/1957
  • Neal Burns (actor (1892-1969)) he was born in 26/06/1892
  • Bob Kirsh (producer, writer and actor) he was born in 26/09/1962
  • Ileen Getz (American actress) she was born in 07/08/1961
  • Thomas Godfrey (American optician and inventor) he was born in 10/01/1704
  • Charlie Saxton (American actor) he was born in 01/01/1990
  • Bryan Ward (American baseball player) he was born in 28/01/1972
  • Chris Jackson (Professional gridiron football player) he was born in 26/02/1975
  • Christopher Gattelli (American choreographer)
  • Dan Potts (American baseball player) he was born in 01/01/1869
  • Daniel P. Gordon (Rhode Island politician) he was born in 12/05/1969
  • Ed Whited (American baseball player) he was born in 09/02/1964
  • Eddie James (murderer) he was born in 04/08/1961
  • Jason Rader (Player of American football) he was born in 12/04/1981
  • Joe McEwing (Major League baseball player) he was born in 19/10/1972
  • John Thompson Dorrance (American chemist and businessman (1873-1930)) he was born in 11/11/1873
  • Kevin Kelly (Player of American football (b. 1987)) he was born in 01/08/1987
  • Mark M. Gillen (American politician) he was born in 06/11/1955

Schools in Bristol

College & universities near Bristol, PA

Code Name City ZIP
214944 Pennco Tech-Bristol Bristol (PA) 19007
213552 Levittown Beauty Academy Levittown (PA) 19054
215114 Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne (PA) 19047-2990
212753 Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia Philadelphia (PA) 19154
443784 Strayer University-Pennsylvania Trevose (PA) 19053

Stations (26)

Amtrak & bus stations near Bristol, PA

Code Name Address Type
CWH Cornwells Heights 700 Station Ave. RAIL
TRE Trenton Transit Center 72 South Clinton Avenue RAIL
PNK Pennsauken, NJ 215 Derousse Avenue BUS
CRH Cherry Hill, New Jersey Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike OTHER
PHN North Philadelphia station 2900 North Broad St. RAIL

Post offices near Bristol

Post Office Name City ZIP
Bristol Post Office Bristol (PA) 19007
Burlington Post Office Burlington (NJ) 08016
Floren Post Office Florence (NJ) 08518
Croydon Post Office Croydon (PA) 19021
Bensalem Post Office Bensalem (PA) 19020

Other cities in Bucks County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bucks County , PA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Bensalem 60,491 Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Levittown 52,983 Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Warminster 32,257 Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Croydon 9,693 A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Perkasie 8,855 Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States
Quakertown 8,757 Borough of Pennsylvania
Morrisville 8,605 Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States
Solebury 8,521 Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Fairless Hills 8,466 Census designated place in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Doylestown 8,248 Borough and county seat of Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States
Bedminster 7,224 Township of New Jersey
Richboro 6,563 Census designated place
Warrington 4,678 Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Chalfont 4,318 Municipality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Sellersville 4,274 Borough of Pennsylvania
Churchville 4,128 Unincorporated community in Virginia

Distance to Other Cities

Bristol distances to largest Pennsylvania cities