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Bristol, IN


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Bristol, Indiana

Bristol, Indiana, in Elkhart county, is 8 miles E of Elkhart, Indiana (center to center) and 95 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Elkhart - Goshen metropolitan area. Bristol contains a population of approximately 1,382.

The People and Families of Bristol

In Bristol, about 56% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Bristol.

Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bristol had a median family income of $54,125. The typical family in Bristol is better off than most in Indiana. In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bristol favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,400. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Bristol Housing

Bristol has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 58% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Indiana, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Bristol, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Bristol -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Bristol strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Bristol Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Bristol Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Bristol Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Bristol, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women88
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home79
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Property Taxes42
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Rents22
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