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
- Bristol 20,128
- Barrington 16,174
- Warren 10,640
1990
County Total: 48,859
- Bristol 21,625
- Barrington 15,849
- Warren 11,385
2000
County Total: 50,648
- Bristol 22,469
- Barrington 16,819
- Warren 11,360