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Bristol, CT


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Bristol, Connecticut

Bristol, Connecticut, in Hartford county, is 83 miles NE of New York, New York. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Hartford metropolitan area. Bristol contains a population of approximately 60,062.

The People and Families of Bristol

In Bristol, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bristol had a median family income of $58,259.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bristol favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $29,350. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Bristol Housing

Bristol has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 62% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Bristol, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Bristol, CT

Comparing Bristol to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population83
Senior Citizens87
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women76
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents77
People Living Alone73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing51
Housing Recently Built48
Affordability of Property Taxes37

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