Bristol, Florida

Bristol: city in and the county seat of Liberty County, Florida, United States

About

Bristol is a city located in the county of Liberty in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 996 and a population density of 234 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 977 inhabitants.

The city was created 167 years ago in 1858.

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Location of Bristol on Florida map.

Quick Facts about Bristol

Population 977 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Florida (United States)
County Liberty County
Postal code 32321
Phone Area Codes 850
Area 4.26 km2
Latitude & Longitude 30.4325,-84.9770
Altitude 174 feet / 53 meters
Capital city Bristol is capital of Liberty County
Establishment January 01, 1859 (167 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 17:47:17 (22nd April 2026)
Density 229 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -1.94% (2010-2020)
Weather 85℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather
Bristol FL crths01 image
Bristol FL crths01 image

Geography

Bristol is located at 30°25'57"N 84°58'37"W (30.4324700, -84.9770200).

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Weather

85°F
Partly Sunny
0 to 5 mph SE Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

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Official website of Bristol

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Bristol decreased by 1.94% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 996 - census
2011 1,011 1.48% estimation process
2012 993 -1.81% estimation process
2013 998 0.5% estimation process
2014 992 -0.6% estimation process
2015 998 0.6% estimation process
2016 986 -1.22% estimation process
2017 983 -0.31% estimation process
2018 987 0.41% estimation process
2019 980 -0.71% estimation process
2020 977 -0.31% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 116,825
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 117,278
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : -0.4%
April 1, 2020 Population : 115,282
April 1, 2010 Population : 118,296
People under 5 years old, percentage : 7.8%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 25.0%
People over 65 (%) : 14.1%
Female persons, % : 51.5%
White only, percent : 46.0%
Black or African American alone, percent : 46.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.3%
Asians alone % : 3.2%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 1.4%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 17.1%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 32.0%
2015-2019 Veterans : 7,026
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 10.5%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 54.0%
Bristol zip code is 32321. County name: Liberty, County fips: 12077
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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 54.0%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $113,600
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,338
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $428
2015-2019 median gross rent : $868
2015-2019 Households : 45,839
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.49
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 85.8%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 19.3%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 85.7%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 71.7%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 86.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 24.5%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 10.5%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 22.7%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 60.4%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 55.0%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 320,678
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 1,285,531
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 2,511,698
2012 total retail sales per capita : $21,245
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 18.8
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $50,632
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $28,315
Percentage of people living in poverty : 18.6%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 10,419
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 5,039
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 4,180
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 4,605
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 5,174
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 946
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 8,718
2010 population per square mile : 1,428.7
2010 land area in square miles : 82.80

Best Things to Do in Bristol

1Torreya State Park

Rating: 4.6 (469)

2576 NW Torreya Park Rd, Bristol, FL 32321, United States View details

Phone: +18506432674 | Website available

2Veterans Memorial Railroad (ORG)

Rating: 4.5 (87)

10561 NW Theo Jacobs Way, Bristol, FL 32321, United States View details

Phone: +18506436646 | Website available

3The Nature Conservancy Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve (Garden of Eden trail)

Rating: 4.6 (85)

Garden of Eden Rd, Bristol, FL 32321, United States View details

Phone: +18506432756 | Website available

4Wright Lake Campground

Rating: 4.5 (23)

Wright Lake Rd, Bristol, FL 32321, United States View details

Phone: +18774446777 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in Bristol

1Bristol City Hall

Rating: 5 (2)

12444 NW Virginia G Weaver St, Bristol, FL 32321 View details

Phone: +18506432261 | Website available

2US Agriculture Forest Services

736 E Fort Gadsden Rd, Bristol, FL 32321, United States View details

Phone: +18506708616

3US Agriculture Department Wildlife

FL-20, Bristol, FL 32321, United States View details

Phone: +18506431310

People born in Bristol (2)

People born in Bristol, including United States federal judge William Bostwick Sheppard, politician Glenn E. Summers, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Bristol, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
490090 Gadsden Technical Institute Quincy (FL) 32351-4415

Closest post offices linked to Bristol.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Bristol Post Office Bristol (FL) 32321

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