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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brighton

Colorado · 20,905 residents · 21.434 sq mi
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Brighton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,779. Population has grown 47% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $143,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,905
+47%since 1990
from 14,200 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
975 / sq mi
+47%since 1990
from 662 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K20K28K36K45K1990201020202024Brighton
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,779
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,126 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,927
+48%since 1990
from $12,112 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.4%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $422 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.3%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
28.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+16%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(11,767)
Black1.4%(203)
Hispanic / Latino34.5%(4,899)
Asian0.9%(126)
Diversity Score67.8%(9,626)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(12,175)
Black0.9%(180)
Hispanic / Latino38.2%(7,990)
Asian1.1%(222)
Diversity Score62.3%(13,025)
Diversity Score
62
−8%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
−13%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brighton, Colorado?

Brighton, Colorado has about 20,905 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brighton, Colorado?

The typical household in Brighton, Colorado earns about $46,779 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brighton, Colorado expensive?

In Brighton, Colorado, the median home is worth about $143,000, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Brighton, Colorado?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brighton, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brighton, Colorado?

About 9.4% of people in Brighton, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brighton, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Brighton, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,705 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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