Bristol, Virginia
Bristol: Independent city in Virginia, United States
About
Bristol is a city located in the county of City of Bristol in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,835 and a population density of 524 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,329 inhabitants.
The city was created 169 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Bristol
| Population : | 17,329 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | City of Bristol |
| Different from : | Bristol County, Bristol County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 276 |
| Area : | 34.07 km2 |
| Named for : | Bristol |
| Altitude : | 1,680 feet / 512 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1856 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:32:04 (7th June 2025) |
| Postal code : | 24201 |
| Density : | 509 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bristol is located at 36°35'47"N 82°11'18"W (36.5964900, -82.1884700).
Bristol map
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- Official Website
Official website of Bristol
Bristol has 1 neighbours.
- Washington County county in Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bristol decreased by 2.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 17,835 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,717 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,692 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,386 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,191 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,146 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,088 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,880 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,685 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,762 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,329 | 3.27% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Bristol
1 Sugar Hollow Park
23261 Sugar Hollow Rd, Bristol, VA 24202, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Cumberland Square Park
200 Lee St, Bristol, VA 24201, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Birthplace of Country Music Museum
101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA 24201, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Bristol Parks & Recreation
21361 Sugar Hollow Rd, Bristol, VA 24202, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Outdoor arena
12095 Rocky Hill Rd, Bristol, VA 24202, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Bristol (18)
People born in Bristol, including college football coach, college baseball coach Beattie Feathers, Black intellectual and reformer Charles S. Johnson, NASCAR executive Mike Helton, .
List
- William Francis Rhea (American politician (1858-1931)) he was born in 20/04/1858
- Charlie Caldwell (American football and baseball player and coach) he was born in 02/08/1901
- Floyd H. Roberts (American judge) he was born in 29/03/1879
- Jim Crockett (American professional wrestling promoter) he was born in 02/06/1909
- Jim Saul (American baseball player and manager) he was born in 24/11/1939
- Kelly Denton (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 10/03/1973
- Kevin Barker (American baseball player) he was born in 26/07/1975
- Mark Lawson (American actor) he was born in 17/12/1978
- Robert E. Clay (African-American educator) he was born in 25/06/1875
- Thomas Miller (American artist) he was born in 24/12/1920
- Samuel Rhea Gammon he was born in 30/03/1865
- Francis C. Harrington he was born in 10/09/1887
- Donald S. Coffey he was born in 10/10/1932
- Aaron Cole (American Christian hip hop recording artist and songwriter) he was born in 28/02/1999
- Will Wampler (American attorney and politician) he was born in 11/03/1991
Schools in Bristol
College & universities near Bristol, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220516 | King University | Bristol (TN) | 37620-2699 |
Post offices near Bristol
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Post Office | Bristol (VA) | 24203 |
Other cities in City of Bristol
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in City of Bristol , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights | 17,205 | Independent city in Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bristol distances to largest Virginia cities
