Bristol, PA Demographics

A map of Bristol's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,045	6,795	71.1%	68.9%
Hispanic	1,658	1,493	16.7%	15.1%
Multiracial	614	562	6.2%	5.7%
Black	362	896	3.7%	9.1%
Asian	131	89	1.3%	0.9%
Native American/Other	92	26	0.9%	0.3%

Bristol, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 9,902, a less than 1% change from the 9,861 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.1% White, 16.7% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 3.7% Black, 1.3% Asian, and 0.9% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Pennsylvania 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 49.1% in 2020 and 46.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bristol is ranked the 87th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 89th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bristol's White Population

7,045 residents of Bristol, or 71.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bristol is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Bristol ranks 1734th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Bristol's population has increased from 68.9% to 71.1%.

Bristol is more White than neighboring Burlington (40% White), and Florence (57.8% White). Bristol is less White than neighboring Croydon (80.2% White), Levittown (76.5% White), and Tullytown (82.8% White).

Bristol's Black Population

362 residents of Bristol, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bristol is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Bristol ranks 169th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Black population has declined by an estimated 59.6%. Black residents' share of Bristol's population has decreased from 9.1% to 3.7%.

Bristol is more Black than neighboring Croydon (3.4% Black), and Tullytown (2.5% Black). Bristol is less Black than neighboring Burlington (36.7% Black), Florence (15% Black), and Levittown (4.9% Black).

Bristol's Asian Population

131 residents of Bristol, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bristol is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Bristol ranks 652nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Asian population has grown by an estimated 47.2%. Asian residents' share of Bristol's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Bristol is more Asian than neighboring Burlington (1.2% Asian). Bristol is less Asian than neighboring Croydon (1.6% Asian), Florence (5.5% Asian), Levittown (1.8% Asian), and Tullytown (3.7% Asian).

Bristol's Hispanic Population

1,658 residents of Bristol, or 16.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bristol is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bristol ranks 98th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Bristol's population has increased from 15.1% to 16.7%.

Bristol is more Hispanic than neighboring Burlington (11.6% Hispanic), Croydon (9.2% Hispanic), Florence (12.5% Hispanic), Levittown (9.9% Hispanic), and Tullytown (6.4% Hispanic).

Bristol's Native American/Other Population

92 residents of Bristol, or 0.9% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bristol ranks 1149th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 253.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bristol's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Bristol is more Native American/Other than neighboring Burlington (0.3% Native American/Other), Croydon (0.4% Native American/Other), Florence (0.5% Native American/Other), Levittown (0.3% Native American/Other), and Tullytown (0% Native American/Other).

Bristol's Multiracial Population

614 residents of Bristol, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bristol is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Bristol ranks 180th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Bristol's population has increased from 5.7% to 6.2%.

Bristol is more Multiracial than neighboring Croydon (5.3% Multiracial), and Tullytown (4.7% Multiracial). Bristol is less Multiracial than neighboring Burlington (10.3% Multiracial), Florence (8.7% Multiracial), and Levittown (6.5% 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.