Historical U.S. Census Totals for Bristol County, Rhode Island

This article shows U.S. Census totals for Bristol County, Rhode Island, broken down by municipality, from 1900 to 2000.

Like most areas of New England, Bristol County is (and has been at all times since well before the 20th century) entirely divided into incorporated municipalities. There is no unincorporated territory. For any census, adding up the totals for each municipality should yield the county total.

There are two types of municipalities in Rhode Island, towns and cities. The tables in the New England Historical U.S. Census Totals series differentiate between towns and cities; however, there have never been any cities in Bristol County.

For more information on the New England municipal system, see New England town.

Corporate changes since 1900

There have been no changes in Bristol County's municipality roster since 1900.

1900

County Total: 13,144

• Bristol 6,901
• Warren 5,108
• Barrington 1,135

1910

County Total: 17,602

• Bristol 8,565
• Warren 6,585
• Barrington 2,452

1920

County Total: 23,113

• Bristol 11,375
• Warren 7,841
• Barrington 3,897

1930

County Total: 25,089

• Bristol 11,953
• Warren 7,974
• Barrington 5,162

1940

County Total: 25,548

• Bristol 11,159
• Warren 8,158
• Barrington 6,231

1950

County Total: 29,079

• Bristol 12,320
• Warren 8,513
• Barrington 8,246

1960

County Total: 37,146

• Bristol 14,570
• Barrington 13,826
• Warren 8,750

1970

County Total: 45,937

• Bristol 17,860
• Barrington 17,554
• Warren 10,523

1980

County Total: 46,942

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