Town of Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island
The Town of Bristol is a town in Bristol County, Rhode Island. About 22,220 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 9.79 sq mi (25.4 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 22,220 ± 24
- County
- Bristol County
- School district
- Bristol-Warren Regional School District
- Land area
- 9.79 sq mi (25.4 km²)
- Type
- TownIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $97,764 ± $8,188
- Median home value
- $485,000 ± $24,967
- Water area
- 10.8 sq mi (27.9 km²)
- State
- Rhode Island
- Census code (GEOID)
- 4400109280
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.675730, -71.273331
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Town of Warren3.5 mi north
- Town of Barrington4.6 mi northwest
- Town of Portsmouth, Newport County5.8 mi south
- Town of Tiverton, Newport County6.7 mi southeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Bristol. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other towns in Bristol County, largest first
- Town of Barrington17,126 people
- Town of Warren11,144 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Bristol County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Bristol
- Longest day
- 15 hours 13 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 9 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:10 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:22 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:14 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:23 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:09 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:40 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| Mar 15 | 6:57 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:05 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May 15 | 5:25 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:10 AM | 8:21 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:23 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| Aug 15 | 5:53 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:25 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 6:57 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:33 AM | 4:24 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:04 AM | 4:15 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A town line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Bristol County or the local office.
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