Bristol, New York facts for kids
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Bristol, New York
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 Bristol, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ontario |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.71 sq mi (95.08 km2) |
| • Land | 36.69 sq mi (95.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,298  |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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2,286 |
| • Density | 62.19/sq mi (24.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-08378 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978754 |
| Website | www.townofbristol.org |
Bristol is a town located in Ontario County, New York. In 2020, about 2,298 people lived there. The town got its name from Bristol County in Massachusetts, as many of its first settlers came from New England. You can find Bristol in the western part of Ontario County, southwest of the city of Canandaigua.
Contents
Bristol's Past: A Look at Its History
Early Visits and Natural Wonders
Long ago, in 1669, explorers named Robert de La Salle and René de Bréhant de Galinée visited this area. They came to see a special "burning spring" that the Seneca tribe knew about. A burning spring is a place where natural gas escapes from the ground, making the water look like it's on fire!
How Bristol Was Settled
People first started settling in the Bristol area around 1788. The town of Bristol was officially created in 1789. Later, in 1838, a part of Bristol was used to create a new town called South Bristol.
Exploring Bristol's Geography
Land and Water Features
Bristol covers a total area of about 36.8 square miles (95.08 square kilometers). Most of this is land, with only a tiny bit (0.04 square miles or 0.04 square kilometers) being water.
Important Roads and Streams
U.S. Route 20A (US 20A) runs through the town. New York State Route 64 (NY 64) is another important road that goes north and south in the southeastern part of Bristol. Mud Creek is a significant stream that flows through the town.
People of Bristol: Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,429 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,952 | 21.5% | |
| 1840 | 1,953 | −33.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,733 | −11.3% | |
| 1860 | 1,657 | −4.4% | |
| 1870 | 1,551 | −6.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,650 | 6.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,510 | −8.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,310 | −13.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,247 | −4.8% | |
| 1920 | 896 | −28.1% | |
| 1930 | 743 | −17.1% | |
| 1940 | 750 | 0.9% | |
| 1950 | 915 | 22.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,002 | 9.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,307 | 30.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,802 | 37.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,071 | 14.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,421 | 16.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,315 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,298 | −0.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,286 | −1.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 2,421 people living in Bristol. The town had 895 households, and 690 of these were families. About 39% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most people in Bristol (98.14%) identified as White.
The average household had about 2.71 people, and the average family had about 3.05 people. The median age in Bristol was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older.
The median income for a household in Bristol was $53,250. For families, the median income was $60,172.
Communities and Places in Bristol
Bristol is made up of several smaller communities and locations:
- Bristol – This is a small village (or hamlet) located near the northern border of the town. It's on County Route 2, which is also called Baptist Hill Road. It used to be known as "Baptist Hill."
- Bristol Center – You can find this hamlet in the eastern part of the town, where NY 64 meets County Route 32. It was first settled around 1793.
- Egypt – This area is located within Egypt Valley, near where County Route 33 crosses Egypt Road.
- Fletchers Corners – This spot is located between Gladding Corner and Bristol Center on County Route 32.
- Gladding Corner – A hamlet in the southern part of the town, also on County Route 32.
- Mayweed Corner – This hamlet is on US 20A, just south of Bristol village.
- Vincent – A hamlet northeast of Mayweed Corner, also on US 20A. It was originally called "Muttonville" because there were many sheep herds there.
Famous People from Bristol
- Emily Parmely Collins (1814–1909) – She was a writer and an activist who worked for women's right to vote.
- Anna Maxwell (1851–1929) – She helped create the United States Army Nurse Corps, which is the nursing branch of the U.S. Army.
See also
In Spanish: Bristol (Nueva York) para niños
