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Brighton

Utah · 429 residents (2025 est.) · 15.766 sq mi
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Brighton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $148,139. Population has declined 12% since 2023. Median home value is $887,900. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 56% more than the Utah median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
311
−12%since 2023
from 353 in 2023
2020 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 22 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+1%since 2023
from 43.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:429 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2020 – 2024
28632636640544520202024Brighton
2024311
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$148,139
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $143,563 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$91,186
+9%since 2023
from $83,985 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
+24%since 2023
from 0.300 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$887,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $664,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 84.0% in 2023
5.2% rent
Vacancy rate
76.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 76.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+29%since 2023
from 4.6 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(36)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other1.4%(5)
Diversity Score27.3%(96)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(21)
Asian1.6%(5)
Other1%(3)
Diversity Score21.6%(67)
Diversity Score
22
−21%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−23%since 2023
from 23.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 59.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
Female
49.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 74.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brighton, Utah?

Brighton, Utah has about 311 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brighton, Utah?

The typical household in Brighton, Utah earns about $148,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brighton, Utah expensive?

In Brighton, Utah, the median home is worth about $887,900.

How educated are people in Brighton, Utah?

About 37.3% of adults age 25 and over in Brighton, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brighton, Utah?

About 14.1% of people in Brighton, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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

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