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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brighton

New York · 35,584 residents · 15.407 sq mi
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Brighton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,066. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $124,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

35,584
+3%since 1990
from 34,455 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,310 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 2,236 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+1%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
34K35K36K37K37K1990201020202024Brighton
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,066
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,458 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,642
+33%since 1990
from $24,500 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$124,100
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $115,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$708
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $538 in 1990
US average: $602
57.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
42.8% rent
2.4
−14%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(31,800)
Black2.8%(972)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(449)
Asian4.2%(1,436)
Diversity Score20.9%(7,204)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(30,085)
Black3.7%(1,303)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(831)
Asian8.1%(2,883)
Diversity Score32.1%(11,420)
32
+53%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

57.4%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 51.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 90.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
31.2%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.2 min
−43%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brighton, New York?

Brighton, New York has about 35,584 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brighton, New York?

The typical household in Brighton, New York earns about $52,066 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brighton, New York expensive?

In Brighton, New York, the median home is worth about $124,100, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Brighton, New York?

About 57.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brighton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brighton, New York?

About 6.1% of people in Brighton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brighton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Brighton, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,129 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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