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Brighton

Illinois · 2,221 residents · 1.921 sq mi
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Brighton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,221
+1%since 2000
from 2,196 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,156 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,143 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+12%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Brighton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,167
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,345
+60%since 2000
from $16,453 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−11%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,142)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(24)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(85)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(2,085)
Black0.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(30)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other2.1%(47)
Diversity Score11.1%(246)
Diversity Score
11
+187%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
−1%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brighton, Illinois?

Brighton, Illinois has about 2,221 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brighton, Illinois?

The typical household in Brighton, Illinois earns about $61,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brighton, Illinois expensive?

In Brighton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $103,100, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Brighton, Illinois?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Brighton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brighton, Illinois?

About 13.9% of people in Brighton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brighton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Brighton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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