Brighton, Michigan Population 2022
Brighton is a city located in Livingston County Michigan. Brighton has a 2020 population of 7,446. Brighton is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by 0.00% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,446 in 2010.
The average household income in Brighton is $81,708 with a poverty rate of 6.99%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,067 per month, and the median house value is $222,800. The median age in Brighton is 45.2 years, 38.6 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
Brighton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brightonwas:
- White: 96.06%
- Asian: 1.88%
- Black or African American: 1.16%
- Two or more races: 0.80%
- Native American: 0.09%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,348 | 96.06% |
| Black or African American | 89 | 1.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 144 | 1.88% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 0.80% |
Brighton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,621 | 2.08 | 60.5 |
| Married | 1,411 | 2.92 | 88.1 |
| Male | 76 | 3.49 | 71.1 |
| Female | 307 | 2.61 | 81.8 |
| Non Family | 1,827 | 1.29 | 35.1 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 148 | 2.58% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 294 | 5.13% |
| High School Graduate | 1,301 | 22.70% |
| Some College | 1,160 | 20.24% |
| Associates Degree | 448 | 7.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,527 | 26.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 854 | 14.90% |
Brighton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 59 | 33 |
| White | 5,430 | 5,080 | 2,291 |
| Hispanic | 82 | 71 | 30 |
| Black | 28 | 7 | 7 |
| Asian | 126 | 66 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$46,852
Average Earnings
$56,615
Average Male
$41,193
Average Female
Brighton Language by Age
Brighton Language
95.20% of Brighton residents speak only English, while 4.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.47% of the population.
Brighton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 73 | 27 | 36.99% |
| Multiple | 61 | 22 | 36.07% |
| White | 7,072 | 469 | 6.63% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 220 | 10 | 4.55% |
6.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.39%
Male Poverty Rate
7.51%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Brighton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brighton is Black, with 36.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brighton is Hispanic, with 4.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.04%.
Brighton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Brighton Married by Age and Sex
Brighton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Brighton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 434 | 6.97% |
| Asian | 13 | 9.03% |
Brighton Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
75.85%
Born in Brighton
94.31%
Native Born
5.69%
Foreign Born
1.15%
Non Citizen
4.54%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.31% of Brighton residents were born in the United States, with 75.85% having been born in Michigan. 1.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 4,268 | 0.00% | |
| 1990 | 5,686 | 1,418 | 2.91% |
| 2000 | 6,701 | 1,015 | 1.66% |
| 2010 | 7,444 | 743 | 1.06% |
| 2011 | 7,444 | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 7,444 | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 7,444 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 7,444 | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 7,444 | 0.00% | |
| 2016 | 7,444 | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 7,444 | 0.00% | |
| 2018 | 7,444 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 7,444 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 7,446 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2021 | 7,446 | 0.00% | |
| 2022 | 7,446 | 0.00% |