Bristol, Vermont
Bristol: Town in the United States
About
Bristol is a town located in the county of Addison in the U.S. state of Vermont. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,894 and a population density of 92 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,838 inhabitants.
The town was created 262 years ago in 1762.
Quick Facts about Bristol
| Population : | 3,838 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Vermont (United States) |
| County : | Addison County |
| Postal code : | 05443 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 802 |
| Area : | 42.18 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,063 feet / 324 meters |
| Establishment : | June 06, 1762 (262 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:09:51 (27th March 2025) |
| Density : | 91 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bristol is located at 44°8'0"N 73°4'44"W (44.1333900, -73.0790100).
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Official website of Bristol
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bristol decreased by 1.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1790 | 211 | - | census |
| 1800 | 665 | 68.27% | census |
| 1810 | 1,179 | 43.6% | census |
| 1820 | 1,051 | -12.18% | census |
| 1830 | 1,274 | 17.5% | census |
| 1840 | 1,233 | -3.33% | census |
| 1850 | 1,344 | 8.26% | census |
| 1860 | 1,355 | 0.81% | census |
| 1870 | 1,365 | 0.73% | census |
| 1880 | 1,579 | 13.55% | census |
| 1890 | 1,828 | 13.62% | census |
| 1900 | 2,061 | 11.31% | census |
| 1910 | 2,005 | -2.79% | census |
| 1920 | 1,952 | -2.72% | census |
| 1930 | 1,832 | -6.55% | census |
| 1940 | 1,939 | 5.52% | census |
| 1950 | 1,988 | 2.46% | census |
| 1960 | 2,159 | 7.92% | census |
| 1970 | 2,744 | 21.32% | census |
| 1980 | 3,293 | 16.67% | census |
| 1990 | 3,762 | 12.47% | census |
| 2000 | 3,788 | 0.69% | census |
| 2010 | 3,894 | 2.72% | census |
| 2011 | 3,913 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,905 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,904 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,916 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,939 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,912 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,904 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,873 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,842 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,838 | -0.1% | estimation process |
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People born in Bristol (1)
American politician Fred Baser was born in Bristol
Schools in Bristol
College & universities near Bristol, VT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230959 | Middlebury College | Middlebury (VT) | 05753 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bristol, VT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSP | Westport station | Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd | RAIL |
| POH | Port Henry station | 20 Park Place | RAIL |
| WAB | Waterbury | US Hwy 2 and Park Row | RAIL |
| RPH | Randolph station | South Main and Salisbury Sts. | RAIL |
| MPR | Montpelier station | Junction Rd and Short Rd | RAIL |
Post offices near Bristol
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Post Office | Bristol (VT) | 05443 |
Other cities in Addison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Addison County , VT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Middlebury (village) | 6,588 | Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States |
| Ferrisburgh | 2,691 | Town in the United States |
| Vergennes | 2,598 | City of the United States |
| Starksboro | 1,756 | Town in Vermont |
| New Haven | 1,704 | Town in Vermont |
| Addison | 1,320 | Town in Vermont |
| Lincoln | 1,244 | Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States |
| Shoreham | 1,229 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Orwell | 1,212 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Cornwall | 1,198 | Town in Vermont (United States) |
| Bridport | 1,184 | Town in the United States |
| Salisbury | 1,105 | Town in Vermont |
| Leicester | 1,096 | Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States |
| Weybridge | 827 | Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States of America |
| Panton | 718 | Town in Vermont |
| Ripton | 566 | Town in Vermont |
Distance to Other Cities
Bristol distances to largest Vermont cities
