Bristol, CT

With about 61,129 residents, Bristol is one of Connecticut's notable places. Bristol was founded in 1785 and sits in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. The median age is 38.2 and the median household income is $83,458. Homes carry a median value of $252,300, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (64.9%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Bristol has 14 public schools — 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Bristol Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Bristol.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Flood, wildfire, tornado, earthquake and other hazard risk for Bristol's county.

Data source being added: FEMA National Risk Index (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Bristol was founded in 1785 and sits in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. Elevation ~93 m.