Bristol, Indiana
Bristol: town in Indiana
About
Bristol is a town located in the county of Elkhart in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,602 and a population density of 419 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,697 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bristol
| Population | 1,697 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Elkhart County |
| Postal code | 46507 |
| Phone Area Codes | 574 |
| Area | 3.82 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7214,-85.8175 |
| Altitude | 748 feet / 228 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time | 20:28:31 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 444 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.6% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Elkhart County Indiana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Bristol Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Bristol is located at 41°43'17"N 85°49'3"W (41.7214400, -85.8174900).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Bristol increased by 5.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,602 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,609 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,618 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,630 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,642 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,660 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,667 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,674 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,686 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,692 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,697 | 0.29% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,520 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,515 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | Z |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,068 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,515 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 29.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 92.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 661 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 95.2% |
Bristol zip code is 46507.
County name: Elkhart, County
fips: 18039
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 95.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $282,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,120 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $896 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,322 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,706 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.51 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 27,519 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 645,302 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 69,076 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,487 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $89,286 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $45,306 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,661 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 870 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 473 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 163 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,446 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 56 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,524 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,313.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.78 |
Services and Civic Places in Bristol
1Bristol Town Hall
303 E Vistula St, Bristol, IN 46507 View details
Phone: +15748487007 | Website available
2Bristol Town Manager
303 E Vistula St, Bristol, IN 46507 View details
Phone: +15748484853 | Website available
People born in Bristol (1)
American mayor James Brainard was born in Bristol
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bristol, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151865 | Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary | Elkhart (IN) | 46517-1999 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bristol, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKH | Elkhart station | 131 Tyler Avenue | RAIL |
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| NLS | Niles station | 598 Dey St. | RAIL |
| SOB | South Bend station | 2702 West Washington Avenue | RAIL |
| KAL | Kalamazoo Transportation Center | 459 North Burdick St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Bristol.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Post Office | Bristol (IN) | 46507 |
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Other cities in Elkhart County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Elkhart County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | 52,172 | The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana. |
| Goshen | 32,983 | City in Indiana, United States |
| Nappanee | 6,845 | City in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States |
| Dunlap | 6,235 | Small city in Iowa |
| Simonton Lake | 4,678 | Census-designated place in Elkhart County, Indiana |
| Locke | 4,089 | Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Minnesota |
| Middlebury | 3,562 | Township in Elkhart County, Indiana |
| Wakarusa | 1,848 | City in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Millersburg | 935 | Town in Clinton and Benton townships, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States |
| Benton | 445 | Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana |
Distance to Other Cities
Bristol distances to largest Indiana cities