Bristol, Rhode Island
Bristol: Town in Rhode Island
About
Bristol is a town located in the county of Bristol in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its population at the 2010 census was 22,954 and a population density of 1,114 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,866 inhabitants.
The town was created 344 years ago in 1679.
Quick Facts about Bristol
Population : | 21,866 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Rhode Island (United States) |
County : | Bristol County |
Postal code : | 02809 |
Phone Area Codes : | 401 |
Area : | 20.6 km2 |
Named for : | Bristol |
Altitude : | 131 feet / 40 meters |
Capital city : | Bristol is capital of Bristol County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1680 (344 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 07:13:30 (29th March 2024) |
Density : | 1,061 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -4.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bristol is located at 41°40'37"N 71°15'58"W (41.6770500, -71.2661600).
Bristol map
- Official Website
Official website of Bristol
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bristol decreased by 4.98% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 22,954 | - | census |
2011 | 22,328 | -2.8% | estimation process |
2012 | 22,364 | 0.16% | estimation process |
2013 | 22,369 | 0.02% | estimation process |
2014 | 22,307 | -0.28% | estimation process |
2015 | 22,346 | 0.17% | estimation process |
2016 | 22,179 | -0.75% | estimation process |
2017 | 22,182 | 0.01% | estimation process |
2018 | 22,125 | -0.26% | estimation process |
2019 | 21,915 | -0.96% | estimation process |
2020 | 21,866 | -0.22% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Bristol
1 Colt State Park
Route 114, Bristol, RI 02809, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Independence Park
419-459 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Linden Place
500 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Coggeshall Farm Museum
1 Colt Dr, Bristol, RI 02809, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Bristol (34)
People born in Bristol, including professional golfer Billy Andrade, politician Benjamin Bourne, politician Byron Diman, .
List
- Francis M. Dimond (American politician (1796-1859)) he was born in 06/06/1796
- Edward L. Leahy (American politician (1886-1953)) he was born in 09/02/1886
- Nathanael Greene Herreshoff (American naval architect) he was born in 18/03/1848
- John Paiva (American guitarist) he was born in 01/01/1943
- Ramon Guiteras (American surgeon) he was born in 01/01/1858
- Norman René (American director) he was born in 01/01/1951
- Jack Wilson (British professional rower (1914-1997)) he was born in 17/09/1914
- Daniel Wardwell (American politician) he was born in 28/05/1791
- John Brown Francis Herreshoff (American chemist) he was born in 07/02/1850
- Benjamin Franklin Tilley (US Navy Rear Admiral, Naval Acting-Governor) he was born in 29/03/1848
- Dana Carleton Munro (United States historian) he was born in 07/06/1866
- Daniel Gibson Knowlton (American classicist) he was born in 14/11/1922
- Ed Lee (ice hockey player) he was born in 17/12/1961
- James De Wolf (American politician) he was born in 18/03/1764
- Henry Golden Dearth (American artist (1864-1919)) he was born in 22/04/1864
- Jonathan Russell Bullock (United States federal judge) he was born in 06/09/1815
- Manuel Martin (American soccer player-coach (1917-1997)) he was born in 29/12/1917
- Mark Antony De Wolfe Howe (American bishop) he was born in 05/04/1808
Schools in Bristol
College & universities near Bristol, RI
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
217518 | Roger Williams University | Bristol (RI) | 02809-2921 |
409616 | Roger Williams University School of Law | Bristol (RI) | 02809-5171 |
165750 | Rob Roy Academy-Fall River | Fall River (MA) | 02720-3445 |
165608 | Diman Regional Technical Institute | Fall River (MA) | 02723 |
165033 | Bristol Community College | Fall River (MA) | 02720-7395 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bristol, RI
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
Post offices near Bristol
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Bristol Post Office | Bristol (RI) | 02809 |
Portsmouth Post Office | Portsmouth (RI) | 02871 |
Warren Post Office | Warren (RI) | 02885 |
Tiverton Post Office | Tiverton (RI) | 02878 |
South Post Office | Fall River (MA) | 02724 |
Other cities in Bristol County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bristol County , RI.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Barrington | 16,015 | Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States |
Warren | 10,469 | Town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bristol distances to largest Rhode Island cities