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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brighton

Tennessee · 1,719 residents · 3.036 sq mi
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Brighton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,510. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 977 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $95,800. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,719
+132%since 1990
from 742 in 1990
1990 – 2025
566 / sq mi
+132%since 1990
from 244 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.4
−18%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5211K2K3K3K1990201020202024Brighton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,510
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,432
+59%since 1990
from $9,694 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.3%
−10.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$95,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$663
+83%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
66.1%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
33.9% rent
2.2
+6%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(554)
Black24.7%(183)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score48.3%(359)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(1,312)
Black20.7%(355)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(23)
Asian0.5%(8)
Diversity Score44.9%(772)
45
−7%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
+23.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+8%since 1990
from 21.4 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, Tennessee?

Brighton, Tennessee has about 1,719 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brighton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Brighton, Tennessee earns about $43,510 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brighton, Tennessee expensive?

In Brighton, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $95,800, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Brighton, Tennessee?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brighton, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brighton, Tennessee?

About 8.3% of people in Brighton, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brighton, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Brighton, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 977 residents, a change of about 132 percent over that period.

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

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