Town · Indiana
Bristol, Indiana
Bristol, town, in Elkhart County, Indiana. Bristol had 1,818 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,789 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,128 (±475). GEOID 1807750.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,818
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,789 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,128 ±475
Median household income
$77,188
±$17,661 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$229,500
±$15,703 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,099
±$48 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Bristol and what county is it in?
Bristol is a town in Elkhart County, Indiana. It covers 5.3 square miles of land, 337 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bristol is in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Bristol lies entirely within Washington Township (Elkhart County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bristol, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,818 people lived in Bristol on July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,789 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,128 (±475).
| Measure | Bristol | Elkhart County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,128 ±475 | 207,132 | +610 |
| Households | 737 ±174 | 72,309 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.87 ±0.36 | 2.83 | +0.56 |
| Housing units | 946 ±214 | 80,493 | no clear change |
Bristol's population since 2000
From 1,382 in 2000 to 1,818 in 2025: up 31.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bristol as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bristol?
The median resident of Bristol is 31.4 years old; 27.3% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.8%.
| Measure | Bristol | Elkhart County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.4 ±4.9 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.3% ±5.3 pts | 27.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.1% ±4.2 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 52.6% ±4.9 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.8% ±9.8 pts | 20.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.3% ±9.8 pts | 69.9% | −20.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±2.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±4.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.8% ±4.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6% ±1.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.8% ±8.1 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0% ±1.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9% ±6.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2% ±2.2 pts | 14.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.4% ±4.1 pts | 82.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.8% ±4.8 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.8% ±4.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.1% ±5.4 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bristol earn?
Half of Bristol's 737 households earn less than $77,188 a year (±$17,661), against $68,561 in Elkhart County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $70,105 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bristol | Elkhart County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,188 ±$17,661 | $68,561 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,418 ±$19,470 | $89,471 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,927 ±$5,933 | $32,936 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.4% ±4.1 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.3% ±4.0 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.4% ±3.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.5% ±5.4 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2% ±5.4 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bristol?
Owners occupy 79.9% of Bristol's occupied homes and renters 20.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $229,500 by its owner (±$15,703). The median renter pays $1,099 a month including utilities, and 43.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bristol | Elkhart County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $229,500 ±$15,703 | $210,400 | +$55,234 |
| Median gross rent | $1,099 ±$48 | $1,047 | +$91 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.8% ±22.1 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,352 ±$105 | $1,323 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.9% ±6.0 pts | 71.6% | +11.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.1% ±6.0 pts | 28.4% | – |
| Housing units | 946 ±214 | 80,493 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.7% ±12.8 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.6% ±9.7 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% ±2.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.4% ±3.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.6% ±5.2 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.0% ±6.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Bristol work and get to work?
59.8% of Bristol's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.2 minutes.
| Measure | Bristol | Elkhart County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.5% ±5.7 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% ±2.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 59.8% ±11.2 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 29.4% ±12.4 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±3.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3% ±5.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.2 min ±1.7 | 20.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bristol?
No census tract lies mostly in Bristol; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7.02Elkhart County | 3,032 | $59,258 |
| Tract 7.01Elkhart County | 3,894 | $81,305 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bristol) · Census block assignment files
How does Bristol compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bristol is the 8,018th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 222nd-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Bristol ranks 419th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 222nd | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 542nd | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 428th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 419th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 492nd | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 340th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 203rd | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 560th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 501st | 1,029 |
| Median age | 1,031st | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 574th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 330th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 916th | 1,088 |
Bristol's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Bristol with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bristol?
16 of the 57 figures for Bristol on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bristol are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bristol.