Bristol, South Dakota facts for kids
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Bristol, South Dakota
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Location in Day County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Day |
| Incorporated | 1921 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 288 |
| • Density | 551.72/sq mi (213.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57219
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-07300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267296 |
| Website | http://www.bristolsd.com/ |
Bristol is a small city in Day County, South Dakota, United States. It is located in the western part of the county. The city sits along U.S. Route 12 and the BNSF Railway line. In 2020, about 288 people lived there.
Like many towns in the Midwest, Bristol started because of the railroad. The railroad came through this area in the 1870s. They picked this spot as "Station #70." C.P. Prior, a railroad surveyor, named the town Bristol in 1881. He named it after the city of Bristol, England.
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Geography of Bristol
Bristol is a small city in terms of size. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.53 square miles (1.38 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population of Bristol
The number of people living in Bristol has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 199 | — | |
| 1900 | 282 | 41.7% | |
| 1910 | 444 | 57.4% | |
| 1920 | 545 | 22.7% | |
| 1930 | 688 | 26.2% | |
| 1940 | 675 | −1.9% | |
| 1950 | 647 | −4.1% | |
| 1960 | 562 | −13.1% | |
| 1970 | 470 | −16.4% | |
| 1980 | 445 | −5.3% | |
| 1990 | 419 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 377 | −10.0% | |
| 2010 | 341 | −9.5% | |
| 2020 | 288 | −15.5% | |
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Bristol in 2010
In 2010, there were 341 people living in Bristol. These people lived in 150 different homes. About half of these homes were families.
The average age of people in Bristol was about 52 years old. About 15% of the people were under 18 years old. Many residents, about 36%, were 65 years or older.
Famous Person from Bristol
- Tom Brokaw, a well-known TV news anchor for NBC Nightly News.
Gallery
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Bristol Haunted Warehouse
See also
In Spanish: Bristol (Dakota del Sur) para niños
