Bristol, Pennsylvania
Bristol: The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It is located on the Delaware River in eastern Pennsylvania. Bristol is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Bristol Historical Society and the Bristol Riverside Theatre.
About
Bristol is a city located in the county of Bucks in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 54,582 and a population density of 27,848 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 53,311 inhabitants.
The city was created 343 years ago in 1680.
Quick Facts about Bristol
| Population : | 53,311 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Bucks County |
| Postal code : | 19007 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 215 |
| Area : | 1.96 km2 |
| Altitude : | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1681 (343 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:05:45 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 27,199 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bristol is located at 40°6'2"N 74°51'7"W (40.1006700, -74.8518300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bristol
Bristol has 1 neighbours.
- Burlington city in New Jersey
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bristol decreased by 2.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 54,582 | - | census |
| 2011 | 54,527 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 54,386 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 54,235 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 54,056 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 53,888 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 53,729 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 53,602 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 53,578 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 53,473 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 53,311 | -0.3% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Bristol
1 Bristol Wharf
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2 Silver Lake Park
1306 Bath Rd, Bristol, PA 19007, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Silver Lake Nature Center
1306 Bath Rd, Bristol, PA 19007, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Delaware Canal State Park (Trail)
150 Basin Park, Bristol, PA 19007, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Grundy Museum
610 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Bristol (33)
People born in Bristol, including science fiction and fantasy writer Poul Anderson, actress Lauren Holly, politician Joseph McIlvaine, .
List
- Daniel W. Bursch (American astronaut) he was born in 25/07/1957
- Neal Burns (actor (1892-1969)) he was born in 26/06/1892
- Bob Kirsh (producer, writer and actor) he was born in 26/09/1962
- Ileen Getz (American actress) she was born in 07/08/1961
- Thomas Godfrey (American optician and inventor) he was born in 10/01/1704
- Charlie Saxton (American actor) he was born in 01/01/1990
- Bryan Ward (American baseball player) he was born in 28/01/1972
- Chris Jackson (Professional gridiron football player) he was born in 26/02/1975
- Christopher Gattelli (American choreographer)
- Dan Potts (American baseball player) he was born in 01/01/1869
- Daniel P. Gordon (Rhode Island politician) he was born in 12/05/1969
- Ed Whited (American baseball player) he was born in 09/02/1964
- Eddie James (murderer) he was born in 04/08/1961
- Jason Rader (Player of American football) he was born in 12/04/1981
- Joe McEwing (Major League baseball player) he was born in 19/10/1972
- John Thompson Dorrance (American chemist and businessman (1873-1930)) he was born in 11/11/1873
- Kevin Kelly (Player of American football (b. 1987)) he was born in 01/08/1987
- Mark M. Gillen (American politician) he was born in 06/11/1955
Schools in Bristol
College & universities near Bristol, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214944 | Pennco Tech-Bristol | Bristol (PA) | 19007 |
| 213552 | Levittown Beauty Academy | Levittown (PA) | 19054 |
| 215114 | Cairn University-Langhorne | Langhorne (PA) | 19047-2990 |
| 212753 | Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia | Philadelphia (PA) | 19154 |
| 443784 | Strayer University-Pennsylvania | Trevose (PA) | 19053 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bristol, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| PNK | Pennsauken, NJ | 215 Derousse Avenue | BUS |
| CRH | Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike | OTHER |
| PHN | North Philadelphia station | 2900 North Broad St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Bristol
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Post Office | Bristol (PA) | 19007 |
| Burlington Post Office | Burlington (NJ) | 08016 |
| Floren Post Office | Florence (NJ) | 08518 |
| Croydon Post Office | Croydon (PA) | 19021 |
| Bensalem Post Office | Bensalem (PA) | 19020 |
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- Bristol , Connecticut The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut. It is located on the Connecticut River in central Connecticut. Bristol is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Bristol Historical Society and the Bristol Arts Center. with a population of 59,734 people.
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- Bristol , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 3,156 people.
- Bristol , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 2,796 people.
- Bristol , Ohio township in Morgan County, Ohio with a population of 2,747 people.
- Bristol , New York city in Ontario County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,226 people.
- Bristol , Indiana town in Indiana with a population of 1,697 people.
- Bristol , Florida city in and the county seat of Liberty County, Florida, United States with a population of 977 people.
- Bristol , Minnesota township in Fillmore County, Minnesota with a population of 416 people.
- Bristol , South Dakota city in Day County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 57 people.
Other cities in Bucks County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bucks County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bensalem | 60,491 | Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Levittown | 52,983 | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York |
| Warminster | 32,257 | Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Croydon | 9,693 | A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. |
| Perkasie | 8,855 | Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States |
| Quakertown | 8,757 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Morrisville | 8,605 | Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States |
| Solebury | 8,521 | Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Fairless Hills | 8,466 | Census designated place in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Doylestown | 8,248 | Borough and county seat of Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States |
| Bedminster | 7,224 | Township of New Jersey |
| Richboro | 6,563 | Census designated place |
| Warrington | 4,678 | Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Chalfont | 4,318 | Municipality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Sellersville | 4,274 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Churchville | 4,128 | Unincorporated community in Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Bristol distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
