Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Brighton, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,688

Median Agei

47.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.7%7,278

Two or More

2.1%165

Hispanic/Latino

1.3%101

Asian

0.8%63

Black

0.8%60

Other

0.2%14

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%192

High School Diploma

18.2%1,089

Some College (<1 yr)

7%418

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%736

Associate's Degree

7.5%447

Bachelor's Degree

30.6%1,825

Master's Degree

14.7%875

Professional Degree

1.6%94

Doctorate

1.8%106

HS or Higher

96.9%

BA or Higher

48.6%

Graduate+

18%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$339,000

Median Renti

$1,198

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.6%2,505

Renter-Occupied

33.4%1,259

Total Units

4,033

Homeownership

66.6%

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.4%9

$50K–$100K

1.8%44

$100K–$150K

2.8%71

$150K–$200K

11.8%295

$200K–$300K

19.5%488

$300K–$500K

55.5%1,390

$500K–$1M

7.5%189

$1M+

0.8%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

243

$1,000–$1,250

323

$1,250–$1,500

232

$1,500–$2,000

128

$2,000+

197

Year Built

2020 or later

3.1%124

2010–2019

5.2%208

2000–2009

16.4%660

1990–1999

17.6%709

1980–1989

17.9%722

1970–1979

18.6%751

1960–1969

6.9%278

1950–1959

5.7%231

1940–1949

2.4%98

1939 or earlier

6.2%252

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.2%3,095

Electricity

16%603

No Fuel

0.7%28

Fuel Oil

0.4%16

Wood

0.3%13

Other

0.1%5

Bottled/LP Gas

0.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,682

Mean Household Incomei

$107,003

Per Capita Incomei

$53,464

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

4,047

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%187

$10K–$15K

2.7%102

$15K–$20K

2.9%111

$20K–$25K

3.3%123

$25K–$30K

1.4%52

$30K–$35K

3.6%137

$35K–$40K

4.1%155

$40K–$45K

2.6%99

$45K–$50K

2.8%105

$50K–$60K

5%190

$60K–$75K

13.2%498

$75K–$100K

13.5%507

$100K–$125K

10.1%382

$125K–$150K

4.6%174

$150K–$200K

12.5%472

$200K+

12.5%470

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3344.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Germany

Korea

Canada

China

India

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,920

Avg. Commutei

24.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,912

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

464(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured