Brighton is a city located in Washington County Iowa. Brighton has a 2024 population of 586. Brighton is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -2.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 598 in 2020.
The average household income in Brighton is $66,535 with a poverty rate of 23.5%. The median age in Brighton is 37.9 years: 41.4 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brighton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 664 | 93.39% |
| Two or more races | 41 | 5.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.56% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.28% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 257 | 2.77 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Married | 118 | 3.76 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Non Family | 98 | 1.34 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Female | 29 | 2.93 | 13.8 | 86.2 |
| Male | 12 | 4.25 | 100 | 0 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
71.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 16.38% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 9.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 5.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 2.4% |
| High School Graduate | 175 | 38.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 2.62% |
| Some College | 116 | 25.33% |
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 | 425 | 343 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 24 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Islander | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 22.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,250 | $53,125 | $36,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $35,313 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,083 | $39,250 | $35,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $18,269 |
| Overall | $37,738 | $46,563 | $0 |
| Some College | $39,659 | $50,357 | $0 |
$37,738
Average Earnings
$46,563
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.81% of Brighton residents speak only English, while 3.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 653 | 151 | 23.12% |
| Multiple | 41 | 14 | 34.15% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 8 | 50% |
23.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.01%
Male Poverty Rate
25.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brighton is Hispanic, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brighton is White, with 23.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 29.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.99% |
| High School | 16.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 88.89% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.81% |
| Female Employed | 11.61% |
| Male Employed | 5.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,250 | $82,314 |
| Households | $52,292 | $66,535 |
| Married Families | $87,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,833 | $39,835 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
46
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 9.15% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 10.71% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 22.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
13.8%
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
80.73%
Born in Brighton
98.87%
Native Born
1.13%
Foreign Born
1.13%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.87% of Brighton residents were born in the United States, with 80.73% having been born in Iowa. 1.13% 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 | 571 | -3 | -0.52% |
| 2028 | 574 | -3 | -0.52% |
| 2027 | 577 | -3 | -0.52% |
| 2026 | 580 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 583 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2024 | 586 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2023 | 589 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 591 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 594 | -4 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 598 | -48 | -7.43% |
| 2019 | 646 | -5 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 651 | -9 | -1.36% |
| 2017 | 660 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 660 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 660 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 661 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 661 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 660 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 658 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 657 | 0 | 0% |