Bristol, Indiana

Bristol: Town in Indiana

About

Bristol is a town located in the county of Elkhart in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,602 and a population density of 419 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,697 inhabitants.

Bristol locator map
Location of Bristol on Indiana map.

Quick Facts about Bristol

Population : 1,697 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Indiana (United States)
County : Elkhart County
Postal code : 46507
Phone Area Codes : 574
Area : 3.82 km2
Altitude : 748 feet / 228 meters
Time Zone : America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Local time : 22:24:06 (21st December 2024)
Density : 444 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 5.6% (2010-2020)
Elkhart County Indiana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Bristol Highlighted locator map image
Elkhart County Indiana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Bristol Highlighted
Elkhart County Indiana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Bristol Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Bristol is located at 41°43'17"N 85°49'3"W (41.7214400, -85.8174900).

Bristol map

Demographics

The population of Bristol increased by 5.6% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,602 - census
2011 1,609 0.44% estimation process
2012 1,618 0.56% estimation process
2013 1,630 0.74% estimation process
2014 1,642 0.73% estimation process
2015 1,660 1.08% estimation process
2016 1,667 0.42% estimation process
2017 1,674 0.42% estimation process
2018 1,686 0.71% estimation process
2019 1,692 0.35% estimation process
2020 1,697 0.29% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 12,520
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 12,515
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : Z
April 1, 2020 Population : 12,068
April 1, 2010 Population : 12,515
People under 5 years old, percentage : 5.2%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 17.9%
People over 65 (%) : 29.4%
Female persons, % : 52.4%
White only, percent : 92.5%
Black or African American alone, percent : 2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.5%
Asians alone % : 1.8%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 2.0%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 5.9%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 88.8%
2015-2019 Veterans : 661
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 8.3%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 95.2%

Bristol zip code is 46507. County name: Elkhart, County fips: 18039

Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 95.2%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $282,100
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $2,120
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $896
2015-2019 median gross rent : $1,322
2015-2019 Households : 4,706
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.51
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 93.9%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 12.6%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 89.2%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 84.9%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 95.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 44.9%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 7.9%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 2.4%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 53.7%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 48.7%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 27,519
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 645,302
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 69,076
2012 total retail sales per capita : $5,487
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 33.0
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $89,286
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $45,306
Percentage of people living in poverty : 5.2%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,661
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 870
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 473
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 163
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,446
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 56
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,524
2010 population per square mile : 3,313.2
2010 land area in square miles : 3.78

People born in Bristol (1)

American mayor James Brainard was born in Bristol

Schools in Bristol

College & universities near Bristol, IN

Code Name City ZIP
151865 Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary Elkhart (IN) 46517-1999

Stations (14)

Amtrak & bus stations near Bristol, IN

Code Name Address Type
EKH Elkhart station 131 Tyler Avenue RAIL
DOA Dowagiac station 200 Depot Drive RAIL
NLS Niles station 598 Dey St. RAIL
SOB South Bend station 2702 West Washington Avenue RAIL
KAL Kalamazoo Transportation Center 459 North Burdick St. RAIL

Post offices near Bristol

Post Office Name City ZIP
Bristol Post Office Bristol (IN) 46507

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  • Bristol , Connecticut The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut. It is located on the Connecticut River in central Connecticut. Bristol is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Bristol Historical Society and the Bristol Arts Center. with a population of 59,734 people.
  • Bristol , Pennsylvania The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It is located on the Delaware River in eastern Pennsylvania. Bristol is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Bristol Historical Society and the Bristol Riverside Theatre. with a population of 53,311 people.
  • Bristol , Illinois township in Kendall County, Illinois with a population of 30,486 people.
  • Bristol , Tennessee city in Tennessee with a population of 27,142 people.
  • Bristol , Rhode Island town in Rhode Island with a population of 21,866 people.
  • Bristol , Virginia independent city in Virginia, United States with a population of 17,329 people.
  • Bristol , Wisconsin village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin with a population of 5,145 people.
  • Bristol , Vermont town in the United States with a population of 3,838 people.
  • Bristol , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 3,156 people.
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  • Bristol , Ohio township in Morgan County, Ohio with a population of 2,747 people.
  • Bristol , New York city in Ontario County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,226 people.
  • Bristol , Florida city in and the county seat of Liberty County, Florida, United States with a population of 977 people.
  • Bristol , Minnesota township in Fillmore County, Minnesota with a population of 416 people.
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Other cities in Elkhart County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Elkhart County , IN.

City Name Population Title
Elkhart 52,172 The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana.
Goshen 32,983 City in Indiana, United States
Nappanee 6,845 City in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States
Dunlap 6,235 Small city in Iowa
Simonton Lake 4,678 Census-designated place in Elkhart County, Indiana
Locke 4,089 Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Minnesota
Middlebury 3,562 Township in Elkhart County, Indiana
Wakarusa 1,848 City in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America
Millersburg 935 Town in Clinton and Benton townships, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States
Benton 445 Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana

Distance to Other Cities

Bristol distances to largest Indiana cities