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Bristol, VT

Census-designated place in Addison County, Vermont.

Population

2,142

Land area

2.4sq mi

People per sq mi

898

ZIP codes

0

Bristol and its ZIP codes

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Bristol at a glance

  • Bristol is about 13 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
  • It is the 26th most populous of 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
  • Households here earn a median of $73,064 a year, 10% less than the Vermont figure of $81,203.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $301,800 (5% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,288 a month.

Local data for Bristol, VT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bristol, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$73,064

Poverty rate

13.1%

Median home value

$301,800

Median rent

$1,288/mo

Homeownership

61.8%

Bachelor's or higher

41.5%

Median age

51.0

Average commute

22.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (359), French Americans (237), Italian Americans (133).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Addison County. PPP loans are for Bristol.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.3%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,929

15,570 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$68,558

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$307M

FY 2026, $8,229 per person

Addison County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bristol, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.5%
  • Carpooled5.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.5%
  • Bicycle0.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home18.5%

Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bristol, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

954

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

123

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

76° / 6°F

49.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bristol, VT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.3%

U.S. 33.3% -5.0 pts

Diabetes

8.5%

U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts

Smoking

10.7%

U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.6%

U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts

Cities near Bristol

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
New HavenCensus-designated place3.2 mi2.7
LincolnCensus-designated place5.2 mi2.4
South LincolnCensus-designated place7.3 mi2.4
VergennesCity8.8 mi2.5
MiddleburyCensus-designated place9.8 mi14.2
HanksvilleCensus-designated place10 mi0.1
East MiddleburyCensus-designated place11 mi0.7
Huntington CenterCensus-designated place12 mi0.3
WaitsfieldCensus-designated place13 mi0.7
HinesburgCensus-designated place13 mi1.2
East CharlotteCensus-designated place14 mi0.4
HuntingtonCensus-designated place14 mi0.8
West CharlotteCensus-designated place15 mi0.7
St. GeorgeCensus-designated place17 mi0.9
Westport, NYCensus-designated place18 mi2.4
ShelburneCensus-designated place18 mi7.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bristol, VT in?
Bristol is in Addison County, Vermont.
What is the population of Bristol, VT?
About 2,142 people live in Bristol, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bristol?
Nearby places include New Haven (3.2 mi), Lincoln (5.2 mi), South Lincoln (7.3 mi), Vergennes (8.8 mi), Middlebury (9.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023