Bristol
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Bristol is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, with 3,244 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 466 ft (142 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bridgewater, 2.2 miles NE.
- 3,244residents (2020 Census)
- 466 ftelevation · 142 m
- 16.7 sq miland area · 43.4 km²
- 194 / sq mipopulation density
- 03256ZIP code
About Bristol
Bristol is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 3,244 at the 2020 census. It is home to Wellington State Park, Sugar Hill State Forest, and Profile Falls on the Smith River. Surrounded by hills and lakes, Bristol includes the lower two-thirds of Newfound Lake, a resort area.
The primary settlement in town, where 1,911 people resided at the 2020 census, is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as the Bristol census-designated place (CDP) and is located at the intersection of New Hampshire routes 3A and 104.
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Living in Bristol
- Median household income
- $78,438
- Median home value
- $258,300
- Median rent
- $1,310/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Bristol had 3,244 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,244 |
|---|---|
| Density | 194 per sq mi (75 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bristol at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Grafton County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,244 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.74 sq mi (43.4 km²) |
| Water area | 5.17 sq mi (13.40 km²) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6245° N, 71.7106° W |
| ZIP code | 03256 |
| Official website | townofbristolnh.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3300907700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bristol
- Bridgewater2.2 mi NE
- New Hampton3.9 mi E
- Hebron6.1 mi NW
- Hill7.3 mi SW
- Alexandria7.3 mi W
- Ashland7.8 mi NE
- Plymouth8.3 mi N
- Sanbornton8.8 mi SE
- Groton10.4 mi NW
- Danbury10.6 mi SW
- Meredith10.6 mi E
- Orange11.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bristol
What county is Bristol in?
Bristol is in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Bristol, NH?
3,244 people lived in Bristol at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bristol, NH?
The ZIP code of Bristol is 03256.
What is the elevation of Bristol?
466 feet (142 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bristol?
Bridgewater (2.2 mi), New Hampton (3.9 mi), Hebron (6.1 mi), Hill (7.3 mi), Alexandria (7.3 mi).
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