About Bristol - Bristol is a city located in Hartford County, Connecticut, 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Hartford. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 60,062.

Bristol is the ninth largest city in Connecticut and is primarily known as the home of ESPN, whose central studios are in the town. Bristol's nickname is Mum City because of its chrysanthemum production. The city is also home to Lake Compounce, the oldest continuously operated amusement park in North America, and respectively to the New England Carousel Museum. The name of the local daily newspaper is the Bristol Press.

Associated Spring, Dana/Warner Electric Corporation, Otis Elevator, CIGNA Insurance, and Bristol Hospital are among the largest private employers in Bristol.

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People of Bristol - There are 26,125 housing units at an average density of 380.5/km² (985.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 91.60% White, 2.68% African American, 0.22% Native American, 1.47% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.40% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. 5.27% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 24,886 households out of which 29.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% are married couples living together, 11.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% are non-families. 28.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.94.

In the city the population is spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $47,422, and the median income for a family is $58,259. Males have a median income of $40,483 versus $30,584 for females. The per capita income for the city is $23,362. 6.6% of the population and 4.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.7% of those under the age of 18 and 5.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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