Bristol
City in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Bristol is a city in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, with 60,833 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 305 ft (93 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Terryville, 3.5 miles W.
- 60,833residents (2020 Census)
- 305 ftelevation · 93 m
- 26.4 sq miland area · 68.4 km²
- 2,304 / sq mipopulation density
- 06010ZIP code
About Bristol
Bristol is a suburban city located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The city is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 60,833.
Bristol is the location of the general headquarters of ESPN, the location of Lake Compounce, the United States's oldest continuously operating theme park, and is facing approval in 2024 to become home to one of the largest biomedical waste incineration operations in the United States.
Bristol was known as a clock-making city in the 19th century, and is the location of American Clock & Watch Museum. Bristol is also the site of the former American Silver Company and its predecessor companies.
Bristol's nickname is the "Mum City", because it was once a leader in chrysanthemum production and still holds an annual Bristol Mum Festival.
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Living in Bristol
- Median household income
- $79,076
- Median home value
- $277,800
- Median rent
- $1,338/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Bristol had 60,833 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 60,833 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,304 per sq mi (890 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bristol at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
| Type | City |
| Population | 60,833 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.40 sq mi (68.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6816° N, 72.9407° W |
| ZIP code | 06010 |
| Official website | ci.bristol.ct.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0908420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bristol
- Terryville3.5 mi W
- Plainville4.5 mi E
- Plymouth4.5 mi W
- Burlington4.7 mi N
- Southington6.1 mi SE
- Farmington6.1 mi NE
- Wolcott6.2 mi S
- Plantsville7.3 mi S
- New Britain8.0 mi E
- Thomaston8.1 mi W
- Harwinton8.3 mi NW
- Avon8.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bristol
What county is Bristol in?
Bristol is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Bristol, CT?
60,833 people lived in Bristol at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bristol, CT?
The ZIP code of Bristol is 06010.
What is the elevation of Bristol?
305 feet (93 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bristol?
Terryville (3.5 mi), Plainville (4.5 mi), Plymouth (4.5 mi), Burlington (4.7 mi), Southington (6.1 mi).
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