This article shows U.S. Census totals for Bristol County, Rhode Island, broken down by municipality, from 1900 to 2000.
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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
1910
County Total: 17,602
1920
County Total: 23,113
1930
County Total: 25,089
1940
County Total: 25,548
1950
County Total: 29,079
1960
County Total: 37,146
1970
County Total: 45,937
1980
County Total: 46,942
1990
County Total: 48,859
2000
County Total: 50,648