Bristol town, Maine
Bristol town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bristol town is a geographic entity located in Lincoln County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,969. The land area covers 34.00 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,969 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 61 yrs | ±3.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,388 | ±108 | 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 | 2,466 | ±174 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,388 | ±108 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,078 | ±185 |
| Median Home Value | $406,400 | ±$54,087 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,051 | ±$106 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $100,750 | ±$18,862 |
| Per Capita Income | $66,154 | ±$12,782 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 187 | ±106 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% | ±6.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,063 | ±157 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.7% | ±2.3% |
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: 2,964 (2024)
ID: 201873
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN ADMINSTRATOR
PO BOX 339, BRISTOL ME 04539-0339
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GUS Population: 36,491 (2024)
ID: 105826
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 249, WISCASSET ME 04578-0249
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Boothbay Harbor, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Boothbay Harbor, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Pemaquid, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Cushing, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Edgecomb, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Friendship, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Georgetown, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Damariscotta, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Waldoboro, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Monhegan Plantation, ME |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bowdoin College
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College | 24.4 mi away | 255 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME, 04011 |
2077253000
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BRISTOL AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 619 OLD COUNTY ROAD, PEMAQUID, ME, 04558 |
(207) 677-2115
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RUTHERFORD LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 2000 STATE ROUTE 129, SOUTH BRISTOL, ME, 04568 |
(207) 644-1882
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BOOTHBAY HARBOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 4 OAK STREET, BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME, 04538 |
(207) 633-3112
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FRIENDSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 3 MAIN STREET, FRIENDSHIP, ME, 04547 |
(207) 832-5332
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SKIDOMPHA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 184 MAIN STREET, DAMARISCOTTA, ME, 04543 |
(207) 563-5513
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BREMEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 204 WALDOBORO RD, BREMEN, ME, 04551 |
(207) 529-5572
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SOUTHPORT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 1032 HENDRICKS HILL ROAD, SOUTHPORT, ME, 04576 |
(207) 633-2741
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MONHEGAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 1 LIBRARY LANE, MONHEGAN, ME, 04852 |
(207) 596-0549
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WISCASSET PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 21 HIGH STREET, WISCASSET, ME, 04578 |
(207) 882-7161
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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 NEWCASTLE, ME US, located 11.2 miles from Bristol town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.1° | 14.7° | 22.4° | 3.83" | 19.6" |
| February | 33.0° | 16.9° | 25.0° | 3.61" | 20.3" |
| March | 41.0° | 24.8° | 32.9° | 4.32" | 14.1" |
| April | 53.5° | 34.8° | 44.2° | 4.17" | 4.4" |
| May | 64.9° | 44.6° | 54.8° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| June | 73.0° | 53.7° | 63.3° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.3° | 59.8° | 69.1° | 3.42" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.1° | 59.1° | 68.1° | 3.35" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.0° | 52.2° | 60.6° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.0° | 41.8° | 49.4° | 4.97" | 0.3" |
| November | 45.8° | 32.1° | 39.0° | 4.57" | 3.5" |
| December | 35.5° | 21.9° | 28.7° | 4.74" | 16.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boothbay Harbor CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Damariscotta CDP | CDP | 9.2 mi | — |
| Newcastle CDP | CDP | 11.4 mi | — |
| Wiscasset CDP | CDP | 13.2 mi | — |
| Waldoboro CDP | CDP | 14.9 mi | — |
| Bath city | City | 18.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2301507485. • 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.