State
County
Land Area (mi²)
21.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,024.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.55%
Growth Since 2010
28.53%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Brighton, Colorado Population 2021
42,866
Brighton is a city located in Adams County Colorado. It is also the county seat of Adams County. With a 2020 population of 42,866, it is the 21st largest city in Colorado and the 911th largest city in the United States . Brighton is currently growing at a rate of 1.55% annually and its population has increased by 28.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,352 in 2010. Brighton reached it's highest population of 42,866 in 2021. Spanning over 21 miles, Brighton has a population density of 2,024 people per square mile.
The average household income in Brighton is $93,305 with a poverty rate of 8.45%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,301 per month, and the median house value is $308,900. The median age in Brighton is 33.2 years, 31.7 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
Brighton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brighton was:
- White: 85.40%
- Other race: 4.54%
- Two or more races: 3.37%
- Asian: 3.18%
- Black or African American: 1.75%
- Native American: 1.35%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.41%
The current population of Brighton, Colorado is 42,866 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 40,898.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 33,352.
Brighton, Colorado Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,021 | 85.40% |
| Some Other Race | 1,810 | 4.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1,342 | 3.37% |
| Asian | 1,266 | 3.18% |
| Black or African American | 697 | 1.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 537 | 1.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 163 | 0.41% |
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Brighton Population by Race
Brighton Population Pyramid $2021
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Brighton Population by Age
Brighton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,503 | 3.05 | 64 |
| Married | 6,969 | 3.72 | 77.1 |
| Non Family | 3,483 | 1.29 | 43.1 |
| Female | 1,523 | 3.7 | 51.7 |
| Male | 528 | 3.9 | 64.4 |
3.61
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
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Brighton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,177 | 4.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,255 | 8.85% |
| High School Graduate | 8,440 | 33.11% |
| Some College | 5,851 | 22.95% |
| Associates Degree | 2,418 | 9.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,716 | 14.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,636 | 6.42% |
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Brighton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Brighton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,727 | 14,723 | 4,165 |
| Hispanic | 7,979 | 5,674 | 653 |
| Other Race | 1,100 | 734 | 49 |
| Asian | 826 | 780 | 390 |
| Black | 512 | 472 | 16 |
| Native American | 407 | 350 | 119 |
| 2+ Races | 359 | 328 | 87 |
| Islander | 69 | 60 | 52 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 94.43%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 75.36%.
Brighton Educational Attainment by Race
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$43,890
Average Earnings
$49,004
Average Male
$39,368
Average Female
Brighton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Brighton Language by Age
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Brighton Language
76.35% of Brighton residents speak only English, while 23.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.86% of the population.
Brighton Language
Brighton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,855 | 1,912 | 13.80% |
| White | 21,305 | 1,035 | 4.86% |
| Other | 1,761 | 258 | 14.65% |
| Asian | 1,253 | 139 | 11.09% |
| Multiple | 1,302 | 137 | 10.52% |
| Black | 492 | 40 | 8.13% |
| Native | 485 | 20 | 4.12% |
| Islander | 163 | 8 | 4.91% |
8.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.76%
Male Poverty Rate
11.45%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Brighton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brighton is Other, with 14.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brighton is Native, with 4.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.66%.
Brighton Poverty
Brighton Poverty Rate by Education
Brighton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
52.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
53.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Brighton Married by Age and Sex
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Brighton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Brighton Marital Status by Race
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Brighton Marital Status
Brighton Veterans by War
Brighton Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,097 | 8.35% |
| Hispanic | 361 | 3.70% |
| Native American | 68 | 13.00% |
| Asian | 51 | 6.17% |
| Black | 35 | 6.06% |
| Other Race | 33 | 2.92% |
| Islander | 8 | 19.05% |
Brighton Veterans by Race
Brighton Veterans by Education
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4.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
Brighton Veterans by Education
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67.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Brighton Employment by Age
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Brighton Employment by Race
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Brighton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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90.04%
Native Born
9.96%
Foreign Born
4.64%
Non Citizen
5.32%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.04% of Brighton residents were born in the United States, with 57.50% having been born in Colorado. 4.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Brighton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 42,866 | 656 | 1.55% |
| 2020 | 42,210 | 656 | 1.58% |
| 2019 | 41,554 | 656 | 1.60% |
| 2018 | 40,898 | 549 | 1.36% |
| 2017 | 40,349 | 1,364 | 3.50% |
| 2016 | 38,985 | 767 | 2.01% |
| 2015 | 38,218 | 1,029 | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 37,189 | 658 | 1.80% |
| 2013 | 36,531 | 1,598 | 4.57% |
| 2012 | 34,933 | 617 | 1.80% |
| 2011 | 34,316 | 629 | 1.87% |
| 2010 | 33,687 | 12,782 | 4.89% |
| 2000 | 20,905 | 6,702 | 3.94% |
| 1990 | 14,203 | 1,430 | 1.07% |
| 1980 | 12,773 | 4,464 | 4.39% |
| 1970 | 8,309 | 1,254 | 1.65% |
| 1960 | 7,055 | 2,719 | 4.99% |
| 1950 | 4,336 | 307 | 0.74% |
| 1940 | 4,029 | 635 | 1.73% |
| 1930 | 3,394 | 679 | 2.26% |
| 1920 | 2,715 | 2,415 | 11.64% |
| 1900 | 300 | 0.00% |