Bristol borough, Pennsylvania
Bristol borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bristol borough is a geographic entity located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,970. The land area covers 1.70 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 9,970 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,018 | ±262 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,175 | ±286 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,018 | ±262 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 157 | ±106 |
| Median Home Value | $271,100 | ±$15,417 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,409 | ±$89 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,042 | ±$22,106 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,798 | ±$5,961 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 851 | ±303 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,087 | ±381 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.6% | ±1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 9,982 (2024)
ID: 205260
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
250 POND ST, STE 1A, BRISTOL PA 19007-4937
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GUS Population: 650,131 (2024)
ID: 194487
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
55 E COURT ST, DOYLESTOWN PA 18901-4331
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Bristol | 09-12 | Bristol, PA | |
| Regular School Bristol | 07-08 | Bristol, PA | |
| Regular School Bristol | PK-06 | Bristol, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CHERRY HILL, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Pennsauken, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Abington, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Abington, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-11 | Trenton, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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LOWER BUCKS HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 501 BATH ROAD, BRISTOL, PA, 19007 |
(215) 785-9200
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Pennco Tech-Bristol
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College | 1.1 mi away | 3815 Otter St, Bristol, PA, 19007 |
2157850111
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LIBRARY COMPANY OF BURLINGTON
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 23 W. UNION STREET, BURLINGTON, NJ, 08016 |
(609) 386-1273
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Cairn University-Langhorne
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College | 5.3 mi away | 200 Manor Ave, Langhorne, PA, 19047-2990 |
2157525800
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LEVITTOWN REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 7311 NEW FALLS RD., LEVITTOWN, PA, 19055 |
(215) 949-2324
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Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education
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College Vocational | 6.0 mi away | 695 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ, 08060-3826 |
6092674226
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FLORENCE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 1350 HORNBERGER AVENUE, ROEBLING, NJ, 08554 |
(609) 499-0143
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Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia
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College Vocational | 6.4 mi away | 4026 Woodhaven Rd, Philadelphia, PA, 19154 |
8009204593
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BEVERLY-EDGEWATER PARK FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 441 COOPER ST., BEVERLY, NJ, 08010 |
(609) 387-1259
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Strayer University-Pennsylvania
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College | 6.4 mi away | 3800 Horizon Blvd Ste 100, Trevose, PA, 19053 |
8774457180
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NESHAMINY FALLS, PA US, located 6.2 miles from Bristol borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.4° | 21.5° | 30.4° | 3.69" | 7.0" |
| February | 42.2° | 22.6° | 32.4° | 3.06" | 5.7" |
| March | 50.5° | 29.4° | 40.0° | 4.58" | 3.5" |
| April | 62.5° | 39.5° | 51.0° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| May | 72.3° | 49.5° | 60.9° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.1° | 59.8° | 70.5° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.8° | 65.2° | 75.5° | 4.94" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.0° | 63.5° | 73.8° | 4.67" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.4° | 55.7° | 66.6° | 4.72" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.6° | 43.5° | 54.6° | 4.21" | 0.1" |
| November | 54.6° | 33.2° | 43.9° | 3.63" | 0.2" |
| December | 44.4° | 26.5° | 35.4° | 4.65" | 3.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Burlington city | City | 1.6 mi | — |
| Croydon CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| Florence CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Tullytown borough | Borough | 3.4 mi | — |
| Levittown CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4201708760. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.