Town · Vermont
Bristol, Vermont
Bristol, town, in Addison County, Vermont. Bristol had 3,759 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,782 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,778 (±26). GEOID 5000109025.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,759
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,782 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,778 ±26
Median household income
$74,620
±$8,110 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$337,300
±$46,394 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$1,275
±$181 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Bristol and what county is it in?
Bristol is a town in Addison County, Vermont. It covers 40.5 square miles of land, 93 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Bristol: Bristol (CDP, 1,936 in 2020).
Bristol is the same area as Census Tract 9605 of Addison County: the tract's figures are Bristol's own.
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 3,759 people lived in Bristol on July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Vermont grew 0.2%. The 2020 Census counted 3,782 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,778 (±26).
| Measure | Bristol | Addison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,778±26 | 37,664 | −118 |
| Households | 1,861±140 | 14,966 | +248 |
| Average household size | 2.02±0.15 | 2.30 | −0.38 |
| Housing units | 1,906±142 | 17,617 | no clear change |
Bristol's population since 2000
From 3,788 in 2000 to 3,759 in 2025: down 0.8%. 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 47.9 years old; 12.8% are under 18 and 21.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.1%.
| Measure | Bristol | Addison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.9±4.8 | 44.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 12.8%±3.1 pts | 16.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.9%±4.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Male | 49.9%±4.6 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.5%±2.8 pts | 89.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±2.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7%±1.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6%±1.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.2%±2.0 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 18.7%±6.5 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.2%±6.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.0%±1.7 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.9%±7.8 pts | 43.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.7%±4.4 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.9%±4.8 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7%±2.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
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 1,861 households earn less than $74,620 a year (±$8,110), against $89,639 in Addison County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $78,323 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bristol | Addison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,620±$8,110 | $89,639 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,926±$12,347 | $110,233 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,500±$5,018 | $44,917 | +$9,133 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.1%±5.5 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.9%±4.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.0%±5.2 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0%±2.5 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.0%±4.7 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 71.3% of Bristol's occupied homes and renters 28.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $337,300 by its owner (±$46,394). The median renter pays $1,275 a month including utilities, and 35.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bristol | Addison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $337,300±$46,394 | $361,200 | +$49,933 |
| Median gross rent | $1,275±$181 | $1,177 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.0%±12.2 pts | 37.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,093±$149 | $2,024 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.3%±7.0 pts | 79.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.7%±7.0 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,906±142 | 17,617 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±4.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.2%±7.4 pts | 76.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.0%±5.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.9%±5.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.0%±4.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.4%±7.4 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1%±3.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
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 many new homes is Bristol building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Bristol in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Vermont.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bristol work and get to work?
75.7% of Bristol's workers drive alone and 17.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes.
| Measure | Bristol | Addison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.7%±5.7 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5%±1.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.7%±6.1 pts | 66.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.3%±3.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.4%±2.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.9%±6.0 pts | 17.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min±3.0 | 23.6 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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Bristol (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9605Addison County | 3,778 | $74,620 |
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 Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bristol is the 2,957th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 33rd-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Bristol ranks 118th of 198 places in Vermont with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 33rd | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 87th | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 87th | 202 |
| Median household income | 118th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 71st | 202 |
| Median home value | 67th | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 64th | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 78th | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 79th | 200 |
| Median age | 69th | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 148th | 201 |
| Work from home | 71st | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 100th | 202 |
Bristol's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, 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?
19 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' school search.