Bristol
City in Day County, South Dakota
Bristol is a city in Day County, South Dakota, with 288 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,791 ft (546 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Butler, 5.9 miles S.
- 288residents (2020 Census)
- 1,791 ftelevation · 546 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 552 / sq mipopulation density
- 57219ZIP code
About Bristol
Bristol is a city located in western Day County, South Dakota, United States. It lies in Section 25 of Bristol Township, on the main line of what is now the BNSF Railway alongside U.S. Route 12. The population was 288 at the 2020 census.`
Similar to many towns of the area and of the Midwest in general, Bristol came into being as a result of railroad expansion. The railroad, which first came through the area in the 1870s, identified the site which would become Bristol as Station #70. C.P. Prior, a district railroad surveyor and townsite agent, was given credit for naming Bristol in 1881. He named the town after Bristol, England.
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Living in Bristol
- Median household income
- $56,250
- Median home value
- $76,400
- Median rent
- $729/mo
- Median age
- 57.3
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Bristol had 288 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 288 |
|---|---|
| Density | 552 per sq mi (213 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bristol at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Day County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 288 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.52 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3439° N, 97.7449° W |
| ZIP code | 57219 |
| Official website | bristolsd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4607300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bristol
- Butler5.9 mi S
- Andover9.0 mi NW
- Webster10.8 mi E
- Pierpont11.3 mi N
- Crocker15.9 mi S
- Roslyn16.2 mi NE
- Ferney17.0 mi W
- Bradley18.2 mi S
- Langford18.3 mi N
- Verdon18.5 mi W
- Groton18.8 mi NW
- Grenville19.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bristol
What county is Bristol in?
Bristol is in Day County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Bristol, SD?
288 people lived in Bristol at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bristol, SD?
The ZIP code of Bristol is 57219.
What is the elevation of Bristol?
1,791 feet (546 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bristol?
Butler (5.9 mi), Andover (9.0 mi), Webster (10.8 mi), Pierpont (11.3 mi), Crocker (15.9 mi).
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