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Bright

Indiana · 5,693 residents · 12.541 sq mi
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Bright is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,675. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $175,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,693
+5%since 2000
from 5,405 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
454 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 431 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+13%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Bright
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,675
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,278
+22%since 2000
from $22,401 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(5,306)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(34)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(152)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(5,574)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(42)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other0.4%(22)
Diversity Score4.1%(235)
Diversity Score
4
+46%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bright, Indiana?

Bright, Indiana has about 5,693 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bright, Indiana?

The typical household in Bright, Indiana earns about $66,675 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bright, Indiana expensive?

In Bright, Indiana, the median home is worth about $175,200, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Bright, Indiana?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bright, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bright, Indiana?

About 2.4% of people in Bright, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bright, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bright, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,707 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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