Brighton is a village located in Macoupin County Illinois. Brighton has a 2024 population of 2,150. Brighton is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -2.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,212 in 2020.
The average household income in Brighton is $89,865 with a poverty rate of 12.72%. The median age in Brighton is 37.2 years: 37.5 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brighton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,440 | 96.21% |
| Other race | 57 | 2.25% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.55% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 852 | 2.9 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Married | 540 | 3.26 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Non Family | 177 | 1.23 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Female | 95 | 4.13 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Male | 40 | 2.43 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
84.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 6.66% |
| Associates Degree | 143 | 8.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 180 | 10.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 99 | 5.83% |
| High School Graduate | 733 | 43.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 1.71% |
| Some College | 400 | 23.57% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,611 | 1,479 | 241 |
| Other Race | 50 | 40 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 28 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 3 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,538 | $56,827 | $44,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,961 | $0 | $75,714 |
| High School Graduate | $37,727 | $53,281 | $22,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,429 | $47,321 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,848 | $53,390 | $45,959 |
| Some College | $54,792 | $65,268 | $52,500 |
$49,848
Average Earnings
$53,390
Average Male
$45,959
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.49% of Brighton residents speak only English, while 0.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,388 | 306 | 12.81% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 10 | 26.32% |
| Other | 57 | 10 | 17.54% |
12.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.49%
Male Poverty Rate
15.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brighton is Hispanic, with 26.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brighton is White, with 12.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.27% |
| High School | 7.83% |
| Some College | 5.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 40% |
| Male Employed | 6.49% |
| Female Employed | 2.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,036 | $97,666 |
| Households | $74,327 | $89,865 |
| Married Families | $91,324 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,688 | $49,366 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
61.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
142
Number of Veterans
135
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 57 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 8.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
78.82%
Born in Brighton
99.17%
Native Born
0.83%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
99.17% of Brighton residents were born in the United States, with 78.82% having been born in Illinois. 0.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,073 | -16 | -0.77% |
| 2028 | 2,089 | -15 | -0.71% |
| 2027 | 2,104 | -15 | -0.71% |
| 2026 | 2,119 | -16 | -0.75% |
| 2025 | 2,135 | -15 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 2,150 | -16 | -0.74% |
| 2023 | 2,166 | -4 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 2,170 | -21 | -0.96% |
| 2021 | 2,191 | -21 | -0.95% |
| 2020 | 2,212 | 74 | 3.46% |
| 2019 | 2,138 | -10 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 2,148 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 2,152 | -11 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 2,163 | -14 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 2,177 | -24 | -1.09% |
| 2014 | 2,201 | -14 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 2,215 | -11 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 2,226 | -27 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 2,253 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 2,256 | 0 | 0% |