Bristol, PA

Bristol, Pennsylvania

Bristol, Pennsylvania, in Bucks county, is 3 miles E of Bensalem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 19 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town contains a population of approximately 9,923.

The People and Families of Bristol

In Bristol, about 42% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Bristol, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Approximately 17% of Bristol is non-white. Bristol offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bristol had a median family income of $44,517.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bristol favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. 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 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Bristol, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Pennsylvania, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Bristol, 88% 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 Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Bristol, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Bristol Almanac

Bristol Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bristol Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bristol, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bristol Hospitals

TEMPLE LOWER BUCKS HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
501 BATH ROAD
(215) 785-9200
Emergency Service: No

Bristol High Schools (2004)

BRISTOL HS
215-781-1030
A Title I school.
Serves 401 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Bristol Colleges

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Pennco Tech

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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