Bristol, CT Demographics

A map of Bristol's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	38,005	43,296	61.8%	71.2%
Hispanic	12,924	9,935	21.0%	16.3%
Black	4,470	3,109	7.3%	5.1%
Multiracial	3,216	2,604	5.2%	4.3%
Asian	2,500	1,542	4.1%	2.5%
Native American/Other	347	347	0.6%	0.6%

Bristol, Connecticut has an estimated population of 61,462, a slight increase from the 60,833 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.8% White, 21.0% Hispanic, 7.3% Black, 5.2% Multiracial, 4.1% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bristol, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bristol has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bristol, that probability was 46.2% in 2020 and 56.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bristol is ranked the 10th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bristol was ranked the 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bristol's White Population

38,005 residents of Bristol, or 61.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bristol is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Bristol ranks 174th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's White population has declined by an estimated 12.2%. White residents' share of Bristol's population has decreased from 71.2% to 61.8%.

Bristol is more White than neighboring New Britain (40.3% White). Bristol is less White than neighboring Terryville (83.6% White), Plantsville (91.3% White), Collinsville (84.7% White), and Thomaston (70.9% White).

Bristol's Black Population

4,470 residents of Bristol, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bristol is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Bristol ranks 36th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Black population has grown by an estimated 43.8%. Black residents' share of Bristol's population has increased from 5.1% to 7.3%.

Bristol is more Black than neighboring Terryville (1.2% Black), Plantsville (2.4% Black), Collinsville (1.8% Black), and Thomaston (6.4% Black). Bristol is less Black than neighboring New Britain (10.3% Black).

Bristol's Asian Population

2,500 residents of Bristol, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bristol is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Bristol ranks 118th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Asian population has grown by an estimated 62.1%. Asian residents' share of Bristol's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.1%.

Bristol is more Asian than neighboring Terryville (0% Asian), Plantsville (0.8% Asian), and New Britain (2.4% Asian). Bristol is less Asian than neighboring Collinsville (5.2% Asian), and Thomaston (4.2% Asian).

Bristol's Hispanic Population

12,924 residents of Bristol, or 21.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bristol is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Bristol ranks 29th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Bristol's population has increased from 16.3% to 21.0%.

Bristol is more Hispanic than neighboring Terryville (12.9% Hispanic), Plantsville (0.8% Hispanic), Collinsville (1.4% Hispanic), and Thomaston (3.6% Hispanic). Bristol is less Hispanic than neighboring New Britain (41.8% Hispanic).

Bristol's Native American/Other Population

347 residents of Bristol, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bristol is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bristol ranks 126th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Bristol's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Bristol is more Native American/Other than neighboring Plantsville (0% Native American/Other), Thomaston (0% Native American/Other), and New Britain (0.4% Native American/Other). Bristol is less Native American/Other than neighboring Terryville (0.8% Native American/Other), and Collinsville (1% Native American/Other).

Bristol's Multiracial Population

3,216 residents of Bristol, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bristol is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Bristol ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Bristol's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.2%.

Bristol is more Multiracial than neighboring Terryville (1.6% Multiracial), Plantsville (4.8% Multiracial), and New Britain (4.8% Multiracial). Bristol is less Multiracial than neighboring Collinsville (5.9% Multiracial), and Thomaston (14.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.