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):

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

Comparative Profile of Bristol, IN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents

Category	Value
Near Medium City	8 miles E of Elkhart, Indiana (center to center)
Nearest Large City	95 miles E of Chicago, Illinois
County	Elkhart
Metro Area	Elkhart - Goshen
Standard Zip Codes	46507
Phone Area Codes	574
Time Zone	Eastern (-5 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	41.721
Longitude	-85.817

Station	GOSHEN 3 W
Distance	12.3 miles
Jan Temp	17 to 32 F
Apr Temp	39 to 61 F
Jul Temp	63 to 85 F
Oct Temp	43 to 64 F
Annual Precip	36.5 inches

Station	THREE RIVERS
Distance	17.5 miles
Jan Temp	13 to 30 F
Apr Temp	34 to 58 F
Jul Temp	59 to 83 F
Oct Temp	38 to 62 F
Annual Precip	37 inches

Station	LAKEVILLE
Distance	26.6 miles
Jan Temp	14 to 30 F
Apr Temp	38 to 59 F
Jul Temp	62 to 83 F
Oct Temp	41 to 62 F
Annual Precip	0 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	1,382	100%
Male	691	50%
Female	691	50%
Under 18	381	27.6%
18+	1,001	72.4%
65+	149	10.8%
Median Age	31.2
Average Family Size	3.02
White	1,245	90.1%
African-American	16	1.2%
Asian	17	1.2%
American Indian & Alaskan	5	0.4%
Other	59	4.3%
Mixed Race	39	2.8%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	106	7.7%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	1,635
Growth	253
Growth %	18.3%

Ancestry	Percent
German	32.6%
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	16.8%
US/American	12.2%
Irish	6.8%
French (except Basque)	5.7%
Polish	5.6%
English	5%
Italian	2.5%
Dutch	2.3%
European	1.5%
Swedish	1.4%
Scottish	1%
Welsh	1%
Scotch-Irish	1%
Russian	0.9%
Ukrainian	0.7%
French Canadian	0.7%
Swiss	0.5%
Romanian	0.5%
Pennsylvania German	0.5%
Slovak	0.3%
Lebanese	0.3%
Slavic	0.2%
British	0.2%

Location	Pop.	Median Family Income (2000)
Bristol	1,382	$54,125
Elkhart	51,874	$40,514
Goshen	29,383	$46,877
Middlebury	2,956	$60,313
Millersburg	868	$44,250
Osceola	1,859	$45,707
Shipshewana	536	$53,214

Library
Bristol-Washington Twp Pl 505 W Vistula St Bristol, Indiana (574) 848-7458 Library Web Site

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