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Bristol, Wisconsin
Town hall
Town hall
Location in Dane County and the state of Wisconsin.
Location in Dane County and the state of Wisconsin.
Bristol, Dane County, Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin
Bristol, Dane County, Wisconsin
Bristol, Dane County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Bristol, Dane County, Wisconsin is located in the United States
Bristol, Dane County, Wisconsin
Bristol, Dane County, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Dane
Area
 • Total 34.4 sq mi (89.1 km2)
 • Land 34.4 sq mi (89.1 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
909 ft (277 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 4,447
 • Density 78.5/sq mi (30.3/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 608
FIPS code 55-09775
GNIS feature ID 1582862
Website http://www.tn.bristol.wi.gov

Bristol is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located just north of the city of Sun Prairie. It is also about 15 miles northeast of Madison, a larger city. In 2020, about 4,447 people lived in Bristol. Some smaller communities like Bakers Corners, East Bristol, and North Bristol are also part of the town.

Geography of Bristol

Bristol covers an area of about 34.4 square miles (89.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town's borders.

People of Bristol

In 2020, the town of Bristol had a population of 4,447 people. The population density was about 78.5 people per square mile. This means there are not too many people living close together.

In 2000, about 29.3% of the people in Bristol were under 18 years old. About 5.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 36 years.

Economy in Bristol

Bristol is mostly a farming town. This means that much of the land is used for agriculture. There are also some areas with homes spread out in the countryside, especially in the southwest part of the town.

See also

Learn more about Bristol In Spanish: Bristol (condado de Dane, Wisconsin) para niños

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