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Brighton

Iowa · 652 residents · 0.782 sq mi
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Brighton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,083. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,100. Households here earn about 34% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
652
−5%since 2000
from 687 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
834 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 879 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+7%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4875516166807451990201020202024Brighton
2024588
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,083
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,139 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,664
+17%since 2000
from $15,140 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.8%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+61%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(680)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(626)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(18)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.5%(10)
Diversity Score11.3%(73)
Diversity Score
11
+520%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+93%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.2%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brighton, Iowa?

Brighton, Iowa has about 652 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brighton, Iowa?

The typical household in Brighton, Iowa earns about $32,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brighton, Iowa expensive?

In Brighton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $71,100, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Brighton, Iowa?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Brighton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brighton, Iowa?

About 17.7% of people in Brighton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brighton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Brighton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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