Brighton is a city located in Jefferson County Alabama. Brighton has a 2024 population of 2,206. Brighton is currently declining at a rate of -1.39% annually and its population has decreased by -5.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,328 in 2020.
The average household income in Brighton is $48,363 with a poverty rate of 38.58%. The median age in Brighton is 43.5 years: 37.3 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brighton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,037 | 65.9% |
| Other race | 647 | 20.93% |
| Two or more races | 287 | 9.29% |
| White | 98 | 3.17% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,227 | 2.5 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Non Family | 488 | 1.01 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Female | 441 | 2.66 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Married | 241 | 3.21 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
| Male | 57 | 11.04 | 100 | 0 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
74.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 213 | 9.8% |
| Associates Degree | 284 | 13.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 146 | 6.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 2.07% |
| High School Graduate | 749 | 34.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 237 | 10.9% |
| Some College | 500 | 23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,780 | 1,570 | 187 |
| Hispanic | 284 | 67 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 179 | 64 | 4 |
| Other Race | 130 | 54 | 0 |
| White | 37 | 14 | 0 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 10.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,911 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $6,250 | $0 | $6,250 |
| High School Graduate | $24,766 | $35,481 | $11,545 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,475 | $36,635 | $36,461 |
| Some College | $38,239 | $31,902 | $38,859 |
$36,475
Average Earnings
$36,635
Average Male
$36,461
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.85% of Brighton residents speak only English, while 22.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 864 | 588 | 68.06% |
| Other | 647 | 513 | 79.29% |
| Black | 2,037 | 495 | 24.3% |
| Multiple | 287 | 122 | 42.51% |
| White | 37 | 23 | 62.16% |
38.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.17%
Male Poverty Rate
37.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brighton is Other, with 79.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brighton is Black, with 24.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.33% |
| High School | 23.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.04% |
| Some College | 10.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.47% |
| Male Employed | 12.83% |
| Female Employed | 9.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,698 | $61,507 |
| Households | $36,219 | $48,363 |
| Married Families | $52,986 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,532 | $27,522 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.0%
Male Marriage Rate
20.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
221
Number of Veterans
215
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 108 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 115 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 211 | 11.39% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 4.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
15.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.88%
Born in Brighton
88.64%
Native Born
11.36%
Foreign Born
10.06%
Non Citizen
1.29%
Naturalized
88.64% of Brighton residents were born in the United States, with 81.88% having been born in Alabama. 10.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,054 | -31 | -1.49% |
| 2028 | 2,085 | -30 | -1.42% |
| 2027 | 2,115 | -30 | -1.4% |
| 2026 | 2,145 | -31 | -1.42% |
| 2025 | 2,176 | -30 | -1.36% |
| 2024 | 2,206 | -31 | -1.39% |
| 2023 | 2,237 | -25 | -1.11% |
| 2022 | 2,262 | -33 | -1.44% |
| 2021 | 2,295 | -33 | -1.42% |
| 2020 | 2,328 | -528 | -18.49% |
| 2019 | 2,856 | -21 | -0.73% |
| 2018 | 2,877 | -15 | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 2,892 | -21 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 2,913 | -24 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 2,937 | -22 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 2,959 | -15 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 2,974 | -19 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 2,993 | -18 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 3,011 | -6 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 3,017 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,640 | -878 | -19.43% |
| 1990 | 4,518 | -790 | -14.88% |
| 1980 | 5,308 | 2,424 | 84.05% |
| 1960 | 2,884 | -781 | -21.31% |
| 1920 | 3,665 | 1,611 | 78.43% |