Bristol is a town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States, as well as the county seat. The population of Bristol was 22,493 at the 2020 census. It is a deep water seaport named after Bristol, England. Major industries include boat building and related marine industries, manufacturing, and tourism. The Bristol Warren Regional School District manages the unified school system for Bristol and the neighboring town of Warren. Prominent communities include Portuguese-Americans, mostly Azoreans, and Italian-Americans.
Northeast
Bristol
Bristol County, RI
Population
22,420
Walk Score
63 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$1,276
Median home value
$426,000
Settled
1680
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Bristol Waterfront Historic District · listed 1975
- Poppasquash Farms Historic District · listed 1980
Notable landmarks
- Blithewold · listed 1980
- Bristol County Courthouse · listed 1970
- Bristol County Jail · listed 1973
- Bristol Customshouse and Post Office · listed 1972
- Bristol Ferry Lighthouse · listed 1988
- Church, Benjamin, House · listed 1971
- Juniper Hill Cemetery · listed 1998
- Longfield · listed 1972
- Mount Hope Bridge · listed 1976
- Mount Hope Farm · listed 1977
- Reynolds, Joseph, House · listed 1972
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