Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Bristol, ME

The map below shows majority race by area in Bristol, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Bristol racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Bristol, ME map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Bristol overall is white, making up 84.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 13.7%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the central places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Bristol
Race
Bristol, ME Population
White
84.8%
Hispanic
1.5%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
13.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Bristol, ME Population
White
84.8%
Hispanic
1.5%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Other
13.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Bristol, ME

The map below shows diversity in Bristol. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.

Bristol, ME map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Moderately diverse
No diversity
 

Bristol Diversity Score

49

With a diversity score of 49 out of 100, Bristol is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Bristol's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Bristol.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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