Caroline Cornish's Must-See Maine

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
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Matthews Museum gets Moxie

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An Invitation to our Bristol Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Bristol, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

There is Still Time to Host a Fresh Air Child!

Summer vacation, that special time of year for all children, is not far away and you still have the chance to make it memorable for a child from New York City! Thanks to the many...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Bristol area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Maine’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Bristol

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Bristol organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Bristol is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Bristol area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Bristol Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Bristol! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Bristol area and around the...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Bristol

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Bristol,...

Don’t let dining out in the Bristol area do you in!

Going out to eat in Bristol and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...

Bristol Maine Information: Bristol, Maine is part of LINCOLN County. Population for Bristol from the last gathering is 2644. You can view Bristol venues that host many Bristol ME events every year. You can also research Bristol Maine homes for sale by visiting our Bristol Maine real estate guide. Bristol Maine has a latitude of 43.9559 and a longitude of -69.4997. Zip codes in Bristol, ME include 04539 ... more Bristol zips.

GENERAL POPULATION

Total Population in Bristol, ME
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in Bristol, ME was 2,644.

Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in Bristol was 1,307, which represents 49.4 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).

Male Population, Married in Bristol, ME
There are an estimated 705 married men in the town. 62.9 percent of men over 15 years old in Bristol are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.

Female Population
The estimated female population in Bristol is 1,337 which is 50.6 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).

Female Population, Married in Bristol, Maine
There are an estimated 686 married women in the community. 60.9 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.

AGE

Median Age in Bristol, ME
The median age of people living in Bristol, ME was 46.9 at the time of the last full census survey. (The United States average at the time was 35.3)

At that time, the number of people under the age of 5 living in Bristol was 98. There were 2,147 people above the age of 18, which represents 81.2 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 23.9 percent of the population (633) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.

RACE

One Race Percent in Bristol, ME
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in Bristol, ME was 2,637.

White Population in Bristol, ME
The estimated White population in the Bristol community is 2,619, which is 99.1 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).

Black Population in Bristol, Maine
The estimated Black/African American population is 3, which is 0.1 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).

American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Bristol, ME
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in Bristol, ME was 1.

Asian Population in Bristol, Maine
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 13.

Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in Bristol, ME
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in Bristol was an estimated 0.

Other/Multiple Races
The number of residents identified as “some other race” was 1, while those of “two or more races” was 7 at the time of the last census.

Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the Bristol community was 6, or 0.2 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).

HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

Household Population in Bristol, ME
The household population number in Bristol was 2,628.

Group Quarters Population in Bristol, ME
Group Quarters population in the community was 16.

Average Household Size in Bristol, ME
The average household size in Bristol is 2.18 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).

Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 2.64 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).

HOUSING

Total Housing Units in Bristol, ME
At the time of the last census survey, there were 2,290 total housing units in Bristol.

The number of occupied housing units was 1,203, or 52.5 of the total units in town. Of these, 1,055 were owner-occupied (87.7), and 148 were renter-occupied (12.3, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 1,087 vacant homes in Bristol at the time of the last complete survey.

Median Home Values in Bristol, Maine
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 689, with a median value in dollars of 128,800.

Monthly Owner Costs in Bristol, ME
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $860 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Bristol, average costs per month were $281 (national average was $295).

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 1,790 people in the community had a high school degree, or 89.9 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Bristol, Maine
490 people in Bristol also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 24.6 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).

MISCELLANEOUS

Civilian Veterans in Bristol, ME
The number of Civilian Veterans in Bristol was 440, or 20.6 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).

Disability Status in Bristol, ME
In 2000, there were 536 people in Bristol, ME listed as disabled.

Foreign Born in Bristol, ME
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 81 people in Bristol who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 3.2 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.

LABOR STATISTICS

Percentage In Labor Force in Bristol, Maine
There were 1,261 in the labor force in Bristol at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 57.4 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%. Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes
From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in Bristol was 22.7 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.

Median Household Income in Bristol, ME
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $38,400. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.

Median Family Income in Bristol, ME
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $45,184. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.

Per Capita Income in Bristol, Maine
Per capita income in Bristol in the last full census was 21,821. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.

Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in Bristol numbered 26, or 3.3 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.

Individuals below the poverty level in Bristol, ME
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 158, or 6 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.