Bristol

Town in Addison County, Vermont

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Bristol is a town in Addison County, Vermont, with 3,782 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,063 ft (324 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lincoln, 3.8 miles E.

About Bristol

Bristol is a town in Addison County, Vermont, United States. The town was chartered on June 26, 1762, by the colonial governor of New Hampshire, Benning Wentworth. The charter was granted to Samuel Averill and sixty-three associates in the name of Pocock—in honor of a distinguished English admiral of that name. The population was 3,782 at the 2020 census. Main Street is home to most of the businesses of the town. The town is also home to the Lord's Prayer Rock.

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Median household income
$74,620
Median home value
$337,300
Median rent
$1,275/mo
Median age
47.9
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Bristol, VT population

Bristol had 3,782 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,782
Density93 per sq mi (36 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Bristol at a glance

StateVermont (VT)
CountyAddison County
TypeTown
Population3,782 (2020)
Land area40.55 sq mi (105.0 km²)
Water area0.66 sq mi (1.71 km²)
Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Coordinates44.0982° N, 73.0492° W
ZIP code05443
Official websitebristolvt.org
Census code (GEOID)5000109025

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Bristol

What county is Bristol in?

Bristol is in Addison County, Vermont.

What is the population of Bristol, VT?

3,782 people lived in Bristol at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Bristol, VT?

The ZIP code of Bristol is 05443.

What is the elevation of Bristol?

1,063 feet (324 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Bristol?

Lincoln (3.8 mi), South Lincoln (4.5 mi), New Haven (5.8 mi), Middlebury (7.5 mi), Starksboro (8.2 mi).

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