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Brighton

New York · 36,609 residents · 15.407 sq mi
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Brighton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,381. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $165,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% 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
36,609
+3%since 2000
from 35,584 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,376 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
−1%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K35K36K37K37K1990201020202024Brighton
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,381
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,066 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,610
+15%since 2000
from $32,642 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $708 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+13%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(30,085)
Black3.7%(1,303)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(831)
Asian8.1%(2,883)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.1%(11,420)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(28,400)
Black4.9%(1,802)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,199)
Asian11.8%(4,324)
Other2.7%(971)
Diversity Score47.9%(17,525)
Diversity Score
48
+49%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
33.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
62.9%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
17.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brighton, New York?

Brighton, New York has about 36,609 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brighton, New York earns about $61,381 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 $165,300, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Brighton, New York?

About 62.2% 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 9.5% 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 2,154 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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