Bristol
Town in Bristol County, Rhode Island
Bristol is a town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, with 22,493 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 131 ft (40 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Warren, 3.2 miles N.
- 22,493residents (2020 Census)
- 131 ftelevation · 40 m
- 9.8 sq miland area · 25.4 km²
- 2,298 / sq mipopulation density
- 02809ZIP code
About Bristol
Bristol is a town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States, as well as the county seat. The population of Bristol was 22,493 at the 2020 census. It is a deep water seaport named after Bristol, England. Major industries include boat building and related marine industries, manufacturing, and tourism. The Bristol Warren Regional School District manages the unified school system for Bristol and the neighboring town of Warren. Prominent communities include Portuguese-Americans, mostly Azoreans, and Italian-Americans.
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Living in Bristol
- Median household income
- $97,764
- Median home value
- $485,000
- Median rent
- $1,579/mo
- Median age
- 43
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Bristol had 22,493 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,493 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,298 per sq mi (887 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bristol at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Bristol County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 22,493 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.79 sq mi (25.4 km²) |
| Water area | 10.78 sq mi (27.93 km²) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6757° N, 71.2733° W |
| ZIP code | 02809 |
| Official website | bristolri.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4400109280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bristol
- Warren3.2 mi N
- Portsmouth4.3 mi SW
- Barrington4.6 mi NW
- Ocean Grove, MA4.9 mi NE
- Swansea, MA6.5 mi NE
- Tiverton6.6 mi SE
- Somerset, MA7.1 mi NE
- Warwick7.8 mi W
- Melville8.2 mi S
- North Westport, MA8.4 mi E
- East Providence9.7 mi NW
- Fall River, MA9.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bristol
What county is Bristol in?
Bristol is in Bristol County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Bristol, RI?
22,493 people lived in Bristol at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bristol, RI?
The ZIP code of Bristol is 02809.
What is the elevation of Bristol?
131 feet (40 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bristol?
Warren (3.2 mi), Portsmouth (4.3 mi), Barrington (4.6 mi), Ocean Grove (4.9 mi), Swansea (6.5 mi).
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