Bristol town, New York
Bristol town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bristol town is a geographic entity located in Ontario County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,261. The land area covers 36.64 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,261 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 53.6 yrs | ±5.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 888 | ±143 | 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 | 1,036 | ±142 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 888 | ±143 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 148 | ±56 |
| Median Home Value | $228,600 | ±$51,615 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,000 | ±$24,544 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,585 | ±$4,963 |
| Poverty Rate | 7% | ±4.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 145 | ±93 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,113 | ±162 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 98.8% | ±3.2% |
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: 2,257 (2024)
ID: 170921
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
6740 COUNTY ROAD 32, CANANDAIGUA NY 14424-9389
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GUS Population: 113,012 (2024)
ID: 131196
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
20 ONTARIO ST, CANANDAIGUA NY 14424-1802
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BLOOMFIELD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BLOOMFIELD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BLOOMFIELD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CANANDAIGUA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CANANDAIGUA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CANANDAIGUA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | GORHAM, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HONEOYE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | HONEOYE FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | HONEOYE FALLS, NY |
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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Finger Lakes Community College
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College | 10.2 mi away | 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY, 14424-8395 |
5853943500
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BRISTOL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 6750 COUNTY ROAD 32, CANANDAIGUA, NY, 14424 |
(585) 229-5862
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Elim Bible Institute and College
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College | 11.9 mi away | 7245 College Street, Lima, NY, 14485-9704 |
5855821230
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HONEOYE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 8708 MAIN ST., HONEOYE, NY, 14471 |
(585) 229-5020
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SUNY College at Geneseo
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College | 20.1 mi away | 1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY, 14454-1465 |
5852455000
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ALLENS HILL FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 3818 COUNTY ROAD 40, BLOOMFIELD, NY, 14469 |
(585) 229-5636
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Nazareth University
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College | 20.8 mi away | 4245 East Ave, Rochester, NY, 14618-3790 |
5853892525
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BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 9 CHURCH STREET, BLOOMFIELD, NY, 14469 |
(585) 657-6264
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St Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry
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College | 21.0 mi away | 120 French Road, Rochester, NY, 14618 |
5852713657
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WOOD LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 134 NORTH MAIN STREET, CANANDAIGUA, NY, 14424 |
(585) 394-1381
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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 HONEOYE, NY US, located 4.6 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 | 33.1° | 15.7° | 24.4° | 2.16" | 13.4" |
| February | 35.3° | 16.2° | 25.8° | 1.89" | 13.8" |
| March | 43.4° | 22.8° | 33.1° | 2.67" | 11.9" |
| April | 56.6° | 33.5° | 45.1° | 3.08" | 1.7" |
| May | 69.3° | 44.9° | 57.1° | 3.21" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.0° | 53.7° | 65.4° | 4.05" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.7° | 58.0° | 69.4° | 4.30" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.6° | 56.6° | 68.1° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.2° | 49.6° | 61.4° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.0° | 39.9° | 50.5° | 3.55" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.1° | 31.3° | 40.2° | 2.70" | 4.6" |
| December | 38.4° | 23.0° | 30.7° | 2.61" | 9.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeoye CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| Bloomfield village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Crystal Beach CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| Canandaigua city | City | 9.2 mi | — |
| Hemlock CDP | CDP | 9.3 mi | — |
| Rushville village | Village | 10.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3606908378. • 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.