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Brighton

Colorado · 40,083 residents · 21.434 sq mi
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Brighton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,813. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 92% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $337,100. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,083
+92%since 2000
from 20,905 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,870 / sq mi
+92%since 2000
from 975 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.9
+6%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K20K28K36K45K1990201020202024Brighton
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,813
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,779 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,348
+75%since 2000
from $17,927 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,100
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,363
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $699 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+47%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(12,175)
Black0.9%(180)
Hispanic / Latino38.2%(7,990)
Asian1.1%(222)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(13,025)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(19,837)
Black1.4%(543)
Hispanic / Latino42.5%(17,051)
Asian1.8%(724)
Other3.6%(1,439)
Diversity Score70.2%(28,143)
Diversity Score
70
+13%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+72%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brighton, Colorado?

Brighton, Colorado has about 40,083 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brighton, Colorado?

The typical household in Brighton, Colorado earns about $74,813 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 $337,100, and the typical rent is about $1,363 a month.

How educated are people in Brighton, Colorado?

About 20.9% 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 8.6% 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 25,883 residents, a change of about 182 percent over that period.

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