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Bristol, PA

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Population
9,970
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
23 ft
Median Home Value
$271,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,409/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$76,042
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in PennsylvaniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in PennsylvaniaNearest larger communityTrenton, New Jersey9.6 miles away · 91,506 residents.

About Bristol

Bristol is a historic waterfront borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, situated along the Delaware River twenty-three miles northeast of Philadelphia. Established in 1681 and incorporated in 1720, the community of approximately 9,900 played a key role in the American Industrial Revolution as the southern terminus of the Delaware Canal. Zoned within the Bristol Borough School District, the town features historic docks and a compact riverfront.

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