Bristol, CT Demographics

A map of Bristol's Population by Race

Bristol, Connecticut had a population of 60,833 in 2020. It was 71.2% White, 5.1% Black, 2.5% Asian, 16.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bristol, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bristol is the 11th most populous. 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's White Population

43,296 residents of Bristol identify as White, or 71.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Bristol slightly larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bristol is ranked #174 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Bristol is more White than neighboring New Britain (37.1% White). Bristol is less White than neighboring Terryville (84.8% White), Plantsville (84.7% White), Collinsville (87.5% White), and Thomaston (85.4% White).

Bristol's Black Population

3,109 residents of Bristol identify as Black, or 5.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bristol roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bristol is ranked #36 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Bristol is more Black than neighboring Terryville (1.2% Black), Plantsville (1.7% Black), Collinsville (1.5% Black), and Thomaston (1.1% Black). Bristol is less Black than neighboring New Britain (12.5% Black).

Bristol's Asian Population

1,542 residents of Bristol identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bristol roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bristol is ranked #116 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Bristol is more Asian than neighboring Terryville (1.7% Asian), and Thomaston (1.5% Asian). Bristol is less Asian than neighboring Plantsville (3% Asian), and Collinsville (2.8% Asian).

Bristol's Hispanic Population

9,935 residents of Bristol identify as Hispanic, or 16.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bristol roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bristol is ranked #29 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Bristol is more Hispanic than neighboring Terryville (7% Hispanic), Plantsville (6.4% Hispanic), Collinsville (4.2% Hispanic), and Thomaston (7.3% Hispanic). Bristol is less Hispanic than neighboring New Britain (44% Hispanic).

Bristol's Native American/Other Population

347 residents of Bristol identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bristol roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bristol is ranked #108 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Bristol is more Native American/Other than neighboring Terryville (0.4% Native American/Other), Plantsville (0.2% Native American/Other), Collinsville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Thomaston (0.5% Native American/Other). Bristol is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Britain (0.8% Native American/Other).

Bristol's Multiracial Population

2,604 residents of Bristol identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bristol roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Bristol is ranked #70 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Bristol is more Multiracial than neighboring Plantsville (4% Multiracial), Collinsville (3.8% Multiracial), Thomaston (4.2% Multiracial), and New Britain (3% Multiracial). Bristol is less Multiracial than neighboring Terryville (4.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.