The 8th Bristol District

Learn about the communities and boundaries that make up our district.

Interactive District Map
An overview of the 8th Bristol District. For precise boundaries, please refer to the official resources linked below.
Official District Description
“8th Bristol - Consisting of Precincts 2, and 3, of the town of Acushnet, Ward 1 Precinct A and Ward 6 Precincts A, B, of the city of Fall River, Precincts 2, 3, of the town of Freetown, and Ward 1 Precinct B1, and C, of the city of New Bedford, and the town of Westport, all in the county of Bristol.”

Source: MA Legislature. District boundaries are effective since the 2022 elections and represent approximately 43,959 residents.

District Demographics

Population

Population: ~43,959 residents (2020 Census)

District Type

District Type: Mix of urban and rural communities

Geography

Geography: Coastal district with agricultural and fishing communities

Established

Established: Current boundaries effective since 2022 elections

Specific Areas Included

  • Acushnet

    Precincts 2 and 3

  • Fall River

    Ward 1 Precinct A, Ward 6 Precincts A and B

  • Freetown

    Precincts 2 and 3

  • New Bedford

    Ward 1 Precincts B1 and C

  • Westport

    Entire town

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