Bristol, Indiana facts for kids
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Bristol, Indiana
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Location of Bristol in Elkhart County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
| Township | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.16 sq mi (10.78 km2) |
| • Land | 4.02 sq mi (10.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,789 |
| • Density | 445.14/sq mi (171.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46507
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| Area code | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-07750 |
| GNIS ID | 2396602 |
Bristol is a small town in Indiana, United States. It is located in Elkhart County. In 2020, about 1,789 people lived there. Bristol is part of Washington Township.
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History of Bristol
Bristol was planned and laid out around 1835. This makes it one of the oldest towns in Elkhart County. The town was named after the city of Bristol in England.
Some buildings in Bristol are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Bristol-Washington Township School, the Solomon Fowler Mansion, and the St. John of the Cross Episcopal Church, Rectory and Cemetery.
Geography of Bristol
Bristol covers a total area of about 4.16 square miles (10.78 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 0.14 square miles (0.37 square kilometers) is water.
Population of Bristol
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 681 | — | |
| 1880 | 661 | −2.9% | |
| 1890 | 535 | −19.1% | |
| 1900 | 546 | 2.1% | |
| 1910 | 535 | −2.0% | |
| 1920 | 568 | 6.2% | |
| 1930 | 699 | 23.1% | |
| 1940 | 694 | −0.7% | |
| 1950 | 738 | 6.3% | |
| 1960 | 991 | 34.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,100 | 11.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,203 | 9.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,133 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,382 | 22.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,602 | 15.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,789 | 11.7% | |
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Bristol's Population in 2010
In 2010, 1,602 people lived in Bristol. There were 608 homes, with 429 of them being families. The town had a mix of different backgrounds. Most residents were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, and Asian. About 10.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Bristol was about 36.4 years old.
Education in Bristol
Students in Bristol attend schools that are part of Elkhart Community Schools.
Bristol-Washington Township Public Library
Bristol has its own free public library. It is called the Bristol-Washington Township Public Library. The library building was built in 1984.
In 2016, the library served almost 7,000 people. It had about 39,000 visits that year. The library has over 44,000 items like books and movies. It also offers many programs for both kids and adults.
Notable Buildings in Bristol
- The Bristol Opera House was built in 1896. It was once known as the Moiser Opera House. Today, the Elkhart Civic Theatre performs plays there.
- The Elkhart County Historical Museum is also in Bristol. It started in 1968. The museum is located in the old Bristol-Washington Township School building. It has about 30,000 historical items. Around 10,000 people visit the museum each year.
See also
In Spanish: Bristol (Indiana) para niños
