Bristol, Rhode Island
Bristol: Town in Rhode Island
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Bristol is a town located in the county of Bristol in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its population at the 2010 census was 22,954 and a population density of 1,114 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,866 inhabitants.
The town was created 344 years ago in 1679.
Quick Facts about Bristol
| Population : | 21,866 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County : | Bristol County |
| Postal code : | 02809 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 401 |
| Area : | 20.6 km2 |
| Named for : | Bristol |
| Altitude : | 131 feet / 40 meters |
| Capital city : | Bristol is capital of Bristol County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1680 (344 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:39:40 (17th November 2024) |
| Density : | 1,061 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bristol is located at 41°40'37"N 71°15'58"W (41.6770500, -71.2661600).
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Official website of Bristol
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bristol decreased by 4.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 22,954 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,328 | -2.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,364 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,369 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,307 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,346 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,179 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,182 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,125 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,915 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,866 | -0.22% | estimation process |
Bristol zip code is 02809.
County name: Bristol, County
fips: 44001
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People born in Bristol (34)
People born in Bristol, including professional golfer Billy Andrade, politician Benjamin Bourne, politician Byron Diman, .
List
- Francis M. Dimond (American politician (1796-1859)) he was born in 06/06/1796
- Edward L. Leahy (American politician (1886-1953)) he was born in 09/02/1886
- Nathanael Greene Herreshoff (American naval architect) he was born in 18/03/1848
- John Paiva (American guitarist) he was born in 01/01/1943
- Ramon Guiteras (American surgeon) he was born in 01/01/1858
- Norman René (American director) he was born in 01/01/1951
- Jack Wilson (British professional rower (1914-1997)) he was born in 17/09/1914
- Daniel Wardwell (American politician) he was born in 28/05/1791
- John Brown Francis Herreshoff (American chemist) he was born in 07/02/1850
- Benjamin Franklin Tilley (US Navy Rear Admiral, Naval Acting-Governor) he was born in 29/03/1848
- Dana Carleton Munro (United States historian) he was born in 07/06/1866
- Daniel Gibson Knowlton (American classicist) he was born in 14/11/1922
- Ed Lee (ice hockey player) he was born in 17/12/1961
- James De Wolf (American politician) he was born in 18/03/1764
- Henry Golden Dearth (American artist (1864-1919)) he was born in 22/04/1864
- Jonathan Russell Bullock (United States federal judge) he was born in 06/09/1815
- Manuel Martin (American soccer player-coach (1917-1997)) he was born in 29/12/1917
- Mark Antony De Wolfe Howe (American bishop) he was born in 05/04/1808
Schools in Bristol
College & universities near Bristol, RI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217518 | Roger Williams University | Bristol (RI) | 02809-2921 |
| 409616 | Roger Williams University School of Law | Bristol (RI) | 02809-5171 |
| 165750 | Rob Roy Academy-Fall River | Fall River (MA) | 02720-3445 |
| 165608 | Diman Regional Technical Institute | Fall River (MA) | 02723 |
| 165033 | Bristol Community College | Fall River (MA) | 02720-7395 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bristol, RI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
Post offices near Bristol
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Post Office | Bristol (RI) | 02809 |
| Portsmouth Post Office | Portsmouth (RI) | 02871 |
| Warren Post Office | Warren (RI) | 02885 |
| Tiverton Post Office | Tiverton (RI) | 02878 |
| South Post Office | Fall River (MA) | 02724 |
Other places with the same name (16)
- 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 , 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.
- Bristol , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 2,796 people.
- 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 , Indiana town in Indiana with a population of 1,697 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.
- Bristol , South Dakota city in Day County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 57 people.
Other cities in Bristol County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bristol County , RI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 16,015 | Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Warren | 10,469 | Town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bristol distances to largest Rhode Island cities
