Bristol, VT Demographics

A map of Bristol's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,020	1,821	94.3%	94.1%
Multiracial	88	65	4.1%	3.4%
Hispanic	23	26	1.1%	1.3%
Asian	9	9	0.4%	0.5%
Black	2	6	0.1%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	9	0.0%	0.5%

Bristol, Vermont has an estimated population of 2,142, a large increase from the 1,936 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.3% White, 4.1% Multiracial, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Vermont 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 11.4% in 2020 and 10.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bristol is ranked the 26th most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 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 29th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bristol's White Population

2,020 residents of Bristol, or 94.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bristol is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Bristol ranks 40th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's White population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Bristol's population has remained roughly unchanged at 94.3%.

Bristol is more White than neighboring New Haven (83.7% White), and Middlebury (79.6% White). Bristol is less White than neighboring Lincoln (98.6% White), South Lincoln (96.3% White), and East Middlebury (100% White).

Bristol's Black Population

2 residents of Bristol, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bristol is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Bristol ranks 115th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Bristol's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Bristol is more Black than neighboring New Haven (0% Black), Lincoln (0% Black), South Lincoln (0% Black), and East Middlebury (0% Black). Bristol is less Black than neighboring Middlebury (1.6% Black).

Bristol's Asian Population

9 residents of Bristol, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bristol is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Bristol ranks 94th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Bristol's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Bristol is more Asian than neighboring Lincoln (0% Asian), South Lincoln (0% Asian), and East Middlebury (0% Asian). Bristol is less Asian than neighboring New Haven (0.5% Asian), and Middlebury (6.8% Asian).

Bristol's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Bristol, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bristol is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Bristol ranks 117th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Bristol's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Bristol is more Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln (0% Hispanic), and East Middlebury (0% Hispanic). Bristol is less Hispanic than neighboring New Haven (12.7% Hispanic), and Middlebury (5.3% Hispanic).

Bristol's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bristol, or 0.0% 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 Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Bristol ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bristol's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Bristol is less Native American/Other than neighboring Middlebury (0.8% Native American/Other).

Bristol's Multiracial Population

88 residents of Bristol, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bristol is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bristol ranks 129th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristol's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Bristol's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.1%.

Bristol is more Multiracial than neighboring New Haven (3.2% Multiracial), Lincoln (1.4% Multiracial), South Lincoln (2.6% Multiracial), and East Middlebury (0% Multiracial). Bristol is less Multiracial than neighboring Middlebury (5.8% 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.