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Bristol, RI Profile


Bristol, RI, population 22,469, is located in Rhode Island's Bristol county, about 12.7 miles from Providence and 48.3 miles from Boston.

Through the 90's Bristol's population has grown by about 4%.

Bristol's property crime levels tend to be lower than Rhode Island's average level. The same data shows violent crime levels in Bristol tend to be much lower than Rhode Island's average level.

Population Statistics

Gender

Population by Gender
Males 48%
Females 52%
As % of Population
   

Race

Population by Race
White97%
African American1%
Native American0%
Asian1%
Hawaiian0%
Other/Mixed1%
As % of Population
       

Age


Median Age
Population38.20
Males36.80
Females39.40
Vs. State Median Age
    
    
    
Males by AgeFemales by Age
Under 2013.00%Under 20: 13.00%
20 to 4014.00%20 to 40: 14.00%
40 to 6012.00%40 to 60: 13.00%
Over 609.00%Over 60: 12.00%
Age Distribution
       
       
       
       

Economics


Household Income
Median$43,689
Vs. State Median Income
    

Law Enforcement Statistics

Violent Crimes


Rate Per 100K People
2001128
2002118
2003131
2004122
200581
200674
Vs. State Violent Crime Rate
    
    
    
    
    
    
Offense 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murder, Man-Slaughter 000000
Forcible Rape 727232
Robbery 117202
Aggravated Assault 212416241714

Property Crimes


Rate Per 100K People
20012,022
20021,801
20031,690
20041,951
20051,380
20061,549
Vs. State Property Crime Rate
    
    
    
    
    
    
Offense 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Burglary 81 38 56 66 43 49
Larceny, Theft 363 349 309 355 279 313
Motor Vehicle Theft 15 26 23 25 18 17
Arson 18 4 9 13 4 2

Location

Elevation75 feet above sea level
Land Area10.1 Square Miles
Water Area10.5 Square Miles



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