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Brighton

Alabama · 2,337 residents · 1.415 sq mi
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Brighton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,906. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 1,303 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $57,000. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,337
−36%since 2000
from 3,640 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,652 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 2,572 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+12%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Brighton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,906
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,364 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,138
+56%since 2000
from $11,002 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$814
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
41.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(311)
Black88.7%(3,230)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(63)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.7%(862)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(81)
Black77.2%(1,805)
Hispanic / Latino17%(398)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.4%(33)
Diversity Score45.6%(1,067)
Diversity Score
46
+93%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.9%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brighton, Alabama?

Brighton, Alabama has about 2,337 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brighton, Alabama?

The typical household in Brighton, Alabama earns about $28,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brighton, Alabama expensive?

In Brighton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $57,000, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Brighton, Alabama?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Brighton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brighton, Alabama?

About 35.5% of people in Brighton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brighton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Brighton, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,181 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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