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Brighton

Tennessee · 2,888 residents · 3.036 sq mi
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Brighton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,412. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $140,500. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,888
+68%since 2000
from 1,719 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
951 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 566 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.4
+14%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5211K2K3K3K1990201020202024Brighton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,412
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,510 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,323
+64%since 2000
from $15,432 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(1,312)
Black20.7%(355)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(23)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.9%(772)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(2,110)
Black16.2%(469)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(103)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other4.8%(138)
Diversity Score52%(1,501)
Diversity Score
52
+16%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brighton, Tennessee?

Brighton, Tennessee has about 2,888 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brighton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Brighton, Tennessee earns about $75,412 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 $140,500, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Brighton, Tennessee?

About 17.6% 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 15.2% 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 2,146 residents, a change of about 289 percent over that period.

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