Bristol, SD Demographics

A map of Bristol's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	253	271	92.0%	94.1%
Multiracial	12	5	4.4%	1.7%
Hispanic	6	10	2.2%	3.5%
Native American/Other	4	0	1.5%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.7%

Bristol, South Dakota has an estimated population of 275, a decrease from the 288 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.0% White, 4.4% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Dakota 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 11.3% in 2020 and 15.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bristol is ranked the 209th most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 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 198th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bristol's White Population

253 residents of Bristol, or 92.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bristol is considerably higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Bristol ranks 127th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's White population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. White residents' share of Bristol's population has decreased from 94.1% to 92.0%.

Bristol is more White than neighboring Pierpont (78.9% White), and Webster (87.3% White). Bristol is less White than neighboring Butler (100% White), Andover (100% White), and Crocker (100% White).

Bristol's Black Population

0 residents of Bristol, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bristol is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Bristol ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Bristol's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bristol's Asian Population

0 residents of Bristol, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bristol is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Bristol ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Bristol's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Bristol is less Asian than neighboring Webster (0.1% Asian).

Bristol's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Bristol, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bristol is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Bristol ranks 157th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Bristol's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.2%.

Bristol is more Hispanic than neighboring Butler (0% Hispanic), Andover (0% Hispanic), and Crocker (0% Hispanic). Bristol is less Hispanic than neighboring Pierpont (3.7% Hispanic), and Webster (4.7% Hispanic).

Bristol's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Bristol, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bristol is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Bristol ranks 345th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Native American/Other residents' share of Bristol's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.5%.

Bristol is more Native American/Other than neighboring Butler (0% Native American/Other), Andover (0% Native American/Other), and Crocker (0% Native American/Other). Bristol is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pierpont (13.7% Native American/Other), and Webster (3.1% Native American/Other).

Bristol's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Bristol, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bristol is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Bristol ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Bristol's population has increased from 1.7% to 4.4%.

Bristol is more Multiracial than neighboring Butler (0% Multiracial), Andover (0% Multiracial), Pierpont (3.7% Multiracial), and Crocker (0% Multiracial). Bristol is less Multiracial than neighboring Webster (4.9% 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.