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 346 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6771,-71.2662 |
| Named for | Bristol |
| Altitude | 131 feet / 40 meters |
| Capital city | Bristol is capital of Bristol County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1680 (346 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:58:36 (22nd April 2026) |
| 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).
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Official website of Bristol
Official WebsiteDemographics
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
1Colt State Park
Route 114, Bristol, RI 02809, United States View details
Phone: +14012537482 | Website available
2Independence Park
419-459 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809, United States View details
3Linden Place
500 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809, United States View details
Phone: +14012530390 | Website available
4Coggeshall Farm Museum
1 Colt Dr, Bristol, RI 02809, United States View details
Phone: +14012539062 | Website available
People born in Bristol (34)
People born in Bristol, including professional golfer Billy Andrade, politician Benjamin Bourne, politician Byron Diman, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bristol, RI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bristol, RI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 |
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- Bristol, Pennsylvania The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. with a population of 53,311 people.
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- Bristol, Tennessee city in Tennessee with a population of 27,142 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, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 2,796 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 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