Bristol, Maine
Bristol: town in Maine, United States
About
Bristol is a town located in the county of Lincoln in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,755 and a population density of 35 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,796 inhabitants.
The town was created 261 years ago in 1764.
Quick Facts about Bristol
| Population | 2,796 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maine (United States) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Postal code | 04539 |
| Phone Area Codes | 207 |
| Area | 78.23 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.9576,-69.5092 |
| Altitude | 121 feet / 37 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1765 (261 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:43:04 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 36 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.47% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Bristol is located at 43°57'27"N 69°30'33"W (43.9575800, -69.5092100).
Bristol map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Bristol increased by 1.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,755 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,740 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,732 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,732 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,729 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,711 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,725 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,753 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,773 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,787 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,796 | 0.32% | estimation process |
People born in Bristol (5)
People born in Bristol, including statesman William North, bishop Joshua Soule, Medal of Honor recipient Marcus Hanna, .
More notable people
- Thomas Drummond (American politician) he was born in 16/10/1809
- Weston P. Chamberlain (American surgeon) he was born in 04/06/1871
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bristol, ME. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161004 | Bowdoin College | Brunswick (ME) | 04011 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bristol, ME. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAM | Damariscotta, Maine | 167 Main St. | BUS |
| WST | Wiscasset, Maine | 279 Bath Rd. | BUS |
| WDR | Waldoboro, Maine | US hwy 1 and hwy 32 | BUS |
| BAT | Bath, Maine | 10 State Rd | BUS |
| BRK | Brunswick Maine Street Station | 101 Bath Rd. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Bristol.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Post Office | Bristol (ME) | 04539 |
Other places with the same name (15)
- Bristol, Connecticut The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut. with a population of 59,734 people.
- Bristol, Pennsylvania The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. with a population of 53,311 people.
- Bristol, Illinois township in Kendall County, Illinois with a population of 30,486 people.
- Bristol, Tennessee city in Tennessee with a population of 27,142 people.
- Bristol, Rhode Island town in Rhode Island with a population of 21,866 people.
- Bristol, Virginia independent city in Virginia, United States with a population of 17,329 people.
- Bristol, Wisconsin village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin with a population of 5,145 people.
- Bristol, Vermont town in the United States with a population of 3,838 people.
- Bristol, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 3,156 people.
- Bristol, Ohio township in Morgan County, Ohio with a population of 2,747 people.
- Bristol, New York city in Ontario County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,226 people.
- Bristol, Indiana town in Indiana with a population of 1,697 people.
- Bristol, Florida city in and the county seat of Liberty County, Florida, United States with a population of 977 people.
- Bristol, Minnesota township in Fillmore County, Minnesota with a population of 416 people.
- Bristol, South Dakota city in Day County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 57 people.
Other cities in Lincoln County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waldoboro | 5,078 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Wiscasset | 3,748 | Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States |
| Boothbay | 3,203 | Town in Maine |
| Jefferson | 2,470 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Whitefield | 2,281 | City in Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America |
| Boothbay Harbor | 2,225 | Town in Maine |
| Damariscotta | 2,158 | Town in Lincoln County, Maine, USA |
| Newcastle | 1,779 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Nobleboro | 1,663 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Edgecomb | 1,265 | City in Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America |
| South Bristol | 878 | Town in Maine |
| Bremen | 814 | Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States |
| Westport | 775 | Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina |
| Alna | 763 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Southport | 603 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Somerville | 569 | Town in Lincoln County, Maine, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Bristol distances to largest Maine cities