Bristol, Indiana facts for kids
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Bristol, Indiana
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Location of Bristol in Elkhart County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
| Township | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.16 sq mi (10.78 km2) |
| • Land | 4.02 sq mi (10.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,789 |
| • Density | 445.14/sq mi (171.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46507
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| Area code | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-07750 |
| GNIS ID | 2396602 |
Bristol is a town in Washington Township, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,602 at the 2010 census.
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History
Bristol was platted about 1835, making it one of the oldest towns in Elkhart County. It was named after the city of Bristol, in England.
The Bristol-Washington Township School, Solomon Fowler Mansion, and St. John of the Cross Episcopal Church, Rectory and Cemetery are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, Bristol has a total area of 3.82 square miles (9.89 km2), of which 3.69 square miles (9.56 km2) (or 96.6%) is land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2) (or 3.4%) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 681 | — | |
| 1880 | 661 | −2.9% | |
| 1890 | 535 | −19.1% | |
| 1900 | 546 | 2.1% | |
| 1910 | 535 | −2.0% | |
| 1920 | 568 | 6.2% | |
| 1930 | 699 | 23.1% | |
| 1940 | 694 | −0.7% | |
| 1950 | 738 | 6.3% | |
| 1960 | 991 | 34.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,100 | 11.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,203 | 9.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,133 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,382 | 22.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,602 | 15.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,789 | 11.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 1,602 people, 608 households, and 429 families living in the town. The population density was 434.1 inhabitants per square mile (167.6/km2). There were 737 housing units at an average density of 199.7 per square mile (77.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 87.9% White, 2.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 4.7% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.2% of the population.
There were 608 households, of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.04.
The median age in the town was 36.4 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
Education
Bristol is served by Elkhart Community Schools.
Bristol-Washington Township Public Library
The town has a free independent lending library, the Bristol-Washington Township Public Library. The current 10,000 square foot building was constructed in 1984. In 2016, it served a population of 6,945 patrons and had 39,000 annual visits. In 2016 the library had a holding of 44,576 items which circulated 77,799 times. The library provides and receives interlibrary loans through the Indiana Share program. The library is home to many adult and children programs alike.
Notable Buildings
- The Bristol Opera House, once known as the Moiser Opera House, was built in 1896. The Elkhart Civic Theatre currently presents plays there.
- The Elkhart County Historical Museum, founded in 1968 as a partnership between Elkhart's Historical Society and County Parks Department, occupies the former Bristol-Washington Township School (AKA Bristol High School). It is home to 30,000 artifacts and receives around 10,000 visits each year.
See also
In Spanish: Bristol (Indiana) para niños
