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Community Contact |
Town of Bristol
Nicholas Coates, Town Administrator
5 School Street
Bristol, NH
03222
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| Telephone |
(603) 744-3354 |
| Fax |
(603) 744-2521 |
| E-mail |
townadmin@townofbristolnh.org |
| Web Site |
www.townofbristolnh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm; Town Clerk, Tax Collector: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 am - 4 pm, Wednesday, 8 am - 7 pm
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| County |
Grafton |
| Labor Market Area |
Plymouth, NH LMA |
| Tourism Region |
Lakes |
| Planning Commission |
Lakes Region |
| Regional Development |
Grafton County Economic Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 2 |
| Executive Council |
District District 1 |
| State Senate |
District District 7 |
| State Representative |
Grafton County Districts 10, 18 |
| Incorporated: 1819 |
| Origin: Bristol was incorporated in 1819, established on land taken from Bridgewater and New Chester (Hill). Extensive deposits of fine sand or clay similar to the Bristol sand used in Bristol, England, to make fine china and pottery gave this town its name. Here the sand was used to make a superior quality brick, marketed as Bristol brick. The town was center of manufacturing in the early days for such diverse goods as paper, leather, woolens, flannel, bedsteads, and piano stools. Bristol encompasses the lower two-thirds of Newfound Lake, including Wellington State Park. |
| Villages and Place Names: unknown |
| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 675 residents in 1820 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Bristol totaled 1,088 over 41 years, from 2,198 in 1980 to 3,286 in 2021. The largest decennial percent change was a 19 percent increase between 1980 and 1990,. The 2021 Census estimate for Bristol was 3,286 residents, which ranked 108th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 192.4 persons per square mile of land area. Bristol contains 17.1 square miles of land area and 5.0 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2021 |
$7,535,057 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2020-2021 |
$7,016,122 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1985/18 |
| Master Plan |
2006 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Budget; Library; Cemetery; Trust Funds; Checklist |
| Appointed: | Please visit www.townofbristolnh.org for a list of boards & committees to which citizens may be appointed. |
| Public Library |
Minot-Sleeper |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Speare Memorial, Plymouth |
14 miles |
25 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy; NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Bristol Water and Sewer |
| Sanitation |
Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | None |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | None |
| Telephone Company |
Consolidated Communications |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
Yes |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Yes |
| Residential | Yes |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2021 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$20.21 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
71.2 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$14.28 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 85.7% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 10.4% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 3.8% |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
2,376 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
1,685 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
264 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
132 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
295 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
3,286 |
92,201 |
| 2020 |
3,269 |
91,123 |
| 2010 |
3,054 |
89,118 |
| 2000 |
3,033 |
81,826 |
| 1990 |
2,614 |
74,998 |
| 1980 |
2,198 |
65,806 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2016-2020 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 1,603 |
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Female: 1,500 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
|
137 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
449 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
598 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
|
1,057 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
365 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
497 |
| Median Age |
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43.3 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
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94.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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21.6% |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$29,904 |
| Median family income |
$82,361 |
| Median household income |
$61,250 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$56,382 |
| Female |
$41,842 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
10.7% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
1,663 |
1,741 |
| Employed |
1,568 |
1,681 |
| Unemployed |
95 |
60 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.7% |
3.4% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
521 |
526 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$879 |
$1,171 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
633 |
797 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$487 |
$693 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
1,154 |
1,323 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$664 |
$883 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
323 |
282 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$683 |
$889 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
1,477 |
1,605 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$668 |
$884 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part of Newfound Area (Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, Danbury, Groton, Hebron, New Hampton) |
SAU 4 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Plymouth Applied Technology Center |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
2 |
1 |
1 |
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| Grade Levels |
P K 1-5 |
6-8 |
9-12 |
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| Total Enrollment |
335 |
275 |
381 |
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| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 2 |
Total Capacity: 121 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Lakes Region |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State University; Granite State College-Laconia |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Newfound Area Schools |
Education |
250 |
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| Freudenberg-NOK |
Oil, grease seals, molded rubber |
450 |
1949 |
| Town of Bristol |
Municipal services |
50 |
1819 |
| Hannaford Brothers |
Supermarket |
30 |
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| TD Bank |
Banking services |
25 |
1970 |
| Homestead Restaurant |
Restaurant |
25 |
1975 |
| LaValley Building Supply |
Retail lumber store |
21 |
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| Dead River Company |
Oil/gas delivery |
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| Mid-State Health Center |
Health care services |
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Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
3A, 104 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 23 |
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Distance |
6 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Newfound Valley, Bristol | Runway | 1,900 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
No |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
60 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
55 miles |
| Portland, ME |
98 miles |
| Boston, MA |
105 miles |
| New York City, NY |
301 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
229 miles |
| (ACS 2016-2020) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
79.8% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
10.5% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
4.2% |
| Other Means |
1.9% |
| Worked at home |
3.6% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
24.8 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2016-2020) |
| Working in community of residence |
55.5% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
40.9% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
3.6% |
| Recreation, Attractions, and Events |
| Municipal Parks |
| YMCA/YWCA |
| Boys Club/Girls Club |
| Golf Courses |
| Swimming: Indoor Facility |
| Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
| Tennis Courts: Indoor Facility |
| Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
| Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
| Bowling Facilities |
| Museums |
| Cinemas |
| Performing Arts Facilities |
| Tourist Attractions |
| Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
| Youth Sports: Baseball |
| Youth Sports: Soccer |
| Youth Sports: Football |
| Youth Sports: Basketball |
| Youth Sports: Hockey |
| Campgrounds |
| Fishing/Hunting |
| Boating/Marinas |
| Snowmobile Trails |
| Bicycle Trails |
| Cross Country Skiing |
| Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
| Overnight or Day Camps |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Ragged, Tenney, Waterville Valley Mountains |
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Other: Wellington State Park; Slim Baker Lodge; TTCC; NH Marathon; Lakes Region Tri Festival; Swim with a Mission; Bristol Falls Park; Pemi River Trail |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2021. Community Response Received 5/10/22
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