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Brighton

Utah · 432 residents · 15.766 sq mi
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Brighton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,857. Population has grown 35% since 2021. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $730,300. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% more than the Utah median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% 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

432
+35%vs 2021
vs 320 in 2021
2020 – 2025
27 / sq mi
+35%vs 2021
vs 20 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
45.8
+13%vs 2021
vs 40.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
28632636640544520202024Brighton
2024311
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$117,857
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $127,686 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$39,893
−23%vs 2021
vs $51,986 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.0%
−9.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
7.4%
−13.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$730,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $637,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
80.5%
+3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.9% in 2021
19.5% rent
6.2
+24%vs 2021
vs 5.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.8%(86)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(388)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(18)
Asian1.2%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.3%(58)
13
−50%vs 2021
vs 27 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.5%
+25.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.2% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
6.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

65.0%
+7.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.5% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
70.1%
−11.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
61.0%
+4.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

61.9%
+4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.8% in 2021
38.1%
−4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.2% in 2021
8.8%
+8.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brighton, Utah?

Brighton, Utah has about 432 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brighton, Utah?

The typical household in Brighton, Utah earns about $117,857 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 $730,300.

How educated are people in Brighton, Utah?

About 51.5% 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 7.4% 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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