Bristol, Virginia
Bristol: Independent city in Virginia, United States
About
Bristol is a city located in the county of City of Bristol in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,835 and a population density of 524 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,329 inhabitants.
The city was created 168 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Bristol
| Population : | 17,329 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | City of Bristol |
| Different from : | Bristol County, Bristol County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 276 |
| Area : | 34.07 km2 |
| Named for : | Bristol |
| Altitude : | 1,680 feet / 512 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1856 (168 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:18:02 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 24201 |
| Density : | 509 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bristol is located at 36°35'47"N 82°11'18"W (36.5964900, -82.1884700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bristol
Bristol has 1 neighbours.
- Washington County county in Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bristol decreased by 2.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 17,835 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,717 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,692 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,386 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,191 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,146 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,088 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,880 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,685 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,762 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,329 | 3.27% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Bristol
1 Sugar Hollow Park
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2 Cumberland Square Park
200 Lee St, Bristol, VA 24201, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Birthplace of Country Music Museum
101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA 24201, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Bristol Parks & Recreation
21361 Sugar Hollow Rd, Bristol, VA 24202, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Outdoor arena
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People born in Bristol (18)
People born in Bristol, including college football coach, college baseball coach Beattie Feathers, Black intellectual and reformer Charles S. Johnson, NASCAR executive Mike Helton, .
List
- William Francis Rhea (American politician (1858-1931)) he was born in 20/04/1858
- Charlie Caldwell (American football and baseball player and coach) he was born in 02/08/1901
- Floyd H. Roberts (American judge) he was born in 29/03/1879
- Jim Crockett (American professional wrestling promoter) he was born in 02/06/1909
- Jim Saul (American baseball player and manager) he was born in 24/11/1939
- Kelly Denton (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 10/03/1973
- Kevin Barker (American baseball player) he was born in 26/07/1975
- Mark Lawson (American actor) he was born in 17/12/1978
- Robert E. Clay (African-American educator) he was born in 25/06/1875
- Thomas Miller (American artist) he was born in 24/12/1920
- Samuel Rhea Gammon he was born in 30/03/1865
- Francis C. Harrington he was born in 10/09/1887
- Donald S. Coffey he was born in 10/10/1932
- Aaron Cole (American Christian hip hop recording artist and songwriter) he was born in 28/02/1999
- Will Wampler (American attorney and politician) he was born in 11/03/1991
Schools in Bristol
College & universities near Bristol, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220516 | King University | Bristol (TN) | 37620-2699 |
Post offices near Bristol
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Post Office | Bristol (VA) | 24203 |
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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.
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- 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 , 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.
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Other cities in City of Bristol
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in City of Bristol , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights | 17,205 | Independent city in Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bristol distances to largest Virginia cities
