Brighton, AL

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Brighton Overview

2,983
TOTAL POPULATION
1,390
MALE POPULATION
1,593
FEMALE POPULATION
87.26
MALES / 100 FEMALES
114.60
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,222
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,264
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$34,471
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
14.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
85.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,259
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
12.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Brighton Area Codes

Race in Brighton

The most populous races in Brighton are Black / African American (2,264 | 75.9%), Hispanic or Latino (540 | 18.1%), and Some other Race (484 | 16.2%).
Race in Brighton
Race# Population% Population
Asian80.3%
Black / African American2,26475.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino54018.1%
Native / Alaskan180.6%
White / Caucasian983.3%
Two or more Races1113.7%
Some other Race48416.2%
Total2,983100.0%

Ancestry in Brighton

The most populous ancestries reported in Brighton are Mexican (494 | 16.6%), American (69 | 2.3%), Central American (40 | 1.3%), Honduran (40 | 1.3%), and Irish (31 | 1.0%), together accounting for 22.6% of all Brighton residents.
Ancestry in Brighton
Ancestry# Population% Population
African200.7%
American692.3%
Blackfeet50.2%
Central American401.3%
Cherokee180.6%
Dutch50.2%
German50.2%
Honduran401.3%
Irish311.0%
Latvian140.5%
Mexican49416.6%
Puerto Rican60.2%
Subsaharan African200.7%
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Immigrants in Brighton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Brighton came from Central America (166 | 5.6%), Latin America (166 | 5.6%), Mexico (144 | 4.8%), Honduras (22 | 0.7%), and Asia (8 | 0.3%), together accounting for 17.0% of all Brighton residents.
Immigrants in Brighton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia80.3%
Central America1665.6%
Honduras220.7%
Latin America1665.6%
Mexico1444.8%
Nepal80.3%
South Central Asia80.3%
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Sex and Age in Brighton

Sex and Age in Brighton

The most populous age groups in Brighton are Under 5 Years (249 | 17.9%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (278 | 17.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Brighton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years249 (17.9%)46 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Years85 (6.1%)162 (10.2%)
10 to 14 Years92 (6.6%)96 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years59 (4.2%)30 (1.9%)
20 to 24 Years36 (2.6%)32 (2.0%)
25 to 29 Years73 (5.2%)53 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Years72 (5.2%)91 (5.7%)
35 to 39 Years77 (5.5%)199 (12.5%)
40 to 44 Years58 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years36 (2.6%)72 (4.5%)
50 to 54 Years82 (5.9%)73 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years56 (4.0%)76 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years125 (9.0%)278 (17.4%)
65 to 69 Years93 (6.7%)135 (8.5%)
70 to 74 Years50 (3.6%)114 (7.2%)
75 to 79 Years25 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years12 (0.9%)70 (4.4%)
85 Years and over110 (7.9%)66 (4.1%)
Total1,390 (100.0%)1,593 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Brighton

Median Family Size in Brighton

The median family size in Brighton is 3.35 persons per family, with single male/father families (28 | 4.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 14.82 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (422 | 60.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.85 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Brighton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple247 (35.4%)2.91
Single Male/Father28 (4.0%)14.82
Single Female/Mother422 (60.6%)2.85
Total Families697 (100.0%)3.35

Median Household Size in Brighton

The median household size in Brighton is 2.47 persons per household, with single male/father households (28 | 2.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 15.68 persons per household. non-family households (500 | 41.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.01 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Brighton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple247 (20.6%)3.03
Single Male/Father28 (2.3%)15.68
Single Female/Mother422 (35.2%)2.99
Non-family500 (41.8%)1.01
Total Households1,197 (100.0%)2.47

Household Size by Marriage Status in Brighton

Out of a total of 1,197 households in Brighton, 697 (58.2%) are family households, while 500 (41.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 464, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 495.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Brighton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-495 (41.3%)
2-Person Households464 (38.8%)5 (0.4%)
3-Person Households100 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households50 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households42 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households18 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households23 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total697 (58.2%)500 (41.8%)

Female Fertility in Brighton

Fertility by Age in Brighton

Average fertility rate in Brighton is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 170.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Brighton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years30 (100.0%)170.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total30 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brighton

66.7% of women with births (30) in Brighton are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 33.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 33.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brighton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years20 (66.7%)10 (33.3%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (66.7%)10 (33.3%)

Fertility by Education in Brighton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Brighton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School20 (66.7%)286.0
High School Diploma10 (33.3%)118.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total30 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brighton

33.3% of women with births in Brighton are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brighton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (66.7%)10 (33.3%)

Income in Brighton

Income Overview in Brighton

Per Capita Income in Brighton is $20,222, while median incomes of families and households are $58,264 and $34,471 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,983$20,222
Median Family Income697$58,264
Mean Family Income697$58,985
Median Household Income1,197$34,471
Mean Household Income1,197$47,325
Income Deficit697$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,98314.24%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,98385.76¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,9830.44

Earnings by Sex in Brighton

Average Earnings in Brighton are $31,536, $28,250 for men and $32,940 for women, a difference of 14.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Brighton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male451 (36.4%)$28,250
Female788 (63.6%)$32,940
Total1,239 (100.0%)$31,536

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brighton

The most common earnings brackets in Brighton are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (91 | 20.2%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (206 | 26.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brighton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less35 (7.8%)24 (3.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)14 (1.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49991 (20.2%)120 (15.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9996 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4999 (2.0%)23 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9998 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)42 (5.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99920 (4.4%)11 (1.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)15 (1.9%)
$22,500 to $24,99912 (2.7%)56 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99969 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99954 (12.0%)206 (26.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99927 (6.0%)50 (6.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)154 (19.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)29 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99942 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9993 (0.7%)9 (1.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)29 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99932 (7.1%)6 (0.8%)
$100,000+43 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total451 (100.0%)788 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brighton

Average earnings in Brighton are $30,000 for men and $33,301 for women, a difference of 9.9%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $30,915, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $27,760. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $36,645, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $6,310.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brighton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$30,915$17,727
College or Associate's Degree$27,760$36,645
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$30,000$33,301

Family Income in Brighton

Family Income Brackets in Brighton

According to the Brighton family income data, there are 186 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.7% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 5 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Brighton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000334.7%
$10,000 to $14,999395.6%
$15,000 to $24,99912818.4%
$25,000 to $34,999405.7%
$35,000 to $49,9997911.3%
$50,000 to $74,99913218.9%
$75,000 to $99,99918626.7%
$100,000 to $149,999223.2%
$150,000 to $199,999334.7%
$200,000+50.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brighton

2-person families (524 | 75.2%) account for the highest median family income in Brighton with $62,976 per family, while 2-person families (524 | 75.2%) have the highest median income of $31,488 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brighton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families524 (75.2%)$62,976
3-Person Families60 (8.6%)$35,313
4-Person Families42 (6.0%)$0
5-Person Families41 (5.9%)$21,583
6-Person Families7 (1.0%)$0
7+ Person Families23 (3.3%)$0
Total697 (100.0%)$58,264

Family Income by Number of Earners in Brighton

The median family income in Brighton is $58,264, with families comprising 3+ earners (38) having the highest median family income of $197,941, while families with no earners (164) have the lowest median family income of $18,056, accounting for 5.4% and 23.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Brighton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners164 (23.5%)$18,056
1 Earner220 (31.6%)$47,969
2 Earners275 (39.5%)$78,009
3+ Earners38 (5.4%)$197,941
Total697 (100.0%)$58,264

Household Income in Brighton

Household Income Brackets in Brighton

With 340 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Brighton, accounting for 28.4% of all households. In contrast, only 5 households (0.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Brighton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001169.7%
$10,000 to $14,999695.8%
$15,000 to $24,99934028.4%
$25,000 to $34,999796.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991169.7%
$50,000 to $74,99915412.9%
$75,000 to $99,99926322.0%
$100,000 to $149,999221.8%
$150,000 to $199,999342.8%
$200,000+50.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Brighton

The median household income in Brighton is $34,471, with the highest median household income of $77,843 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 297 households (24.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 12 households (1.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Brighton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years12 (1.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years297 (24.8%)$77,843
45 to 64 Years382 (31.9%)$37,222
65+ Years506 (42.3%)$23,556
Total1,197 (100.0%)$34,471

Poverty in Brighton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brighton

With 42.9% poverty level for males and 33.3% for females among the residents of Brighton, 16 and 17 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 25 males (100.0%) and 46 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brighton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years231 (92.8%)46 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years108 (73.0%)92 (69.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)51 (89.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years27 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years24 (16.6%)82 (56.9%)
35 to 44 Years39 (28.9%)22 (11.1%)
45 to 54 Years60 (50.8%)20 (13.8%)
55 to 64 Years43 (23.8%)24 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years40 (28.0%)110 (44.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)23 (16.9%)
Total597 (42.9%)522 (33.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brighton

According to the poverty statistics in Brighton, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brighton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years40 (27.0%)40 (30.3%)
12 to 14 Years29 (100.0%)6 (10.5%)
15 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years36 (57.1%)44 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years121 (83.5%)62 (43.1%)
35 to 44 Years96 (71.1%)177 (88.9%)
45 to 54 Years58 (49.1%)125 (86.2%)
55 to 64 Years138 (76.2%)330 (93.2%)
65 to 74 Years103 (72.0%)139 (55.8%)
75 Years and over147 (100.0%)113 (83.1%)
Total793 (57.1%)1,045 (66.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brighton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Brighton show that 19.4% or 48 of the total 247 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brighton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children179 (82.5%)38 (17.5%)
1 or 2 Children20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total199 (80.6%)48 (19.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brighton

According to the poverty data in Brighton, 39.3% or 11 single-father households and 30.1% or 127 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brighton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)31 (10.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)65 (70.7%)
3 or 4 Children11 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (39.3%)127 (30.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brighton

The poverty data for Brighton shows that 48 of the married-couple family households (19.4%) and 138 of the single-parent households (30.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 42 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brighton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children38 (17.5%)31 (10.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)65 (61.3%)
3 or 4 Children10 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total48 (19.4%)138 (30.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Brighton

Employment by Class of Employer in Brighton

Among the 1,079 employed individuals in Brighton, private company employees (701 | 65.0%), federal government employees (153 | 14.2%), and local government employees (86 | 8.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Brighton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees70165.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)767.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations373.4%
Local Government Employees868.0%
State Government Employees262.4%
Federal Government Employees15314.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,079100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Brighton

According to the labor force statistics for Brighton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,237), 56.3% or 1,259 individuals are in the labor force, with 12.4% or 156 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 68 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 41.0% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Brighton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years61 (83.6%)25 (41.0%)
20 to 24 Years68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years106 (84.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years153 (93.9%)30 (19.6%)
35 to 44 Years307 (91.9%)54 (17.6%)
45 to 54 Years173 (65.8%)23 (13.3%)
55 to 59 Years96 (72.7%)15 (15.6%)
60 to 64 Years235 (58.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years60 (15.3%)9 (15.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,259 (56.3%)156 (12.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brighton

According to labor force statistics for Brighton, 75.3% of individuals (1,070) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,421) are in the labor force, with 11.4% or 122 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.6% or 121 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 30.7% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brighton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School75 (39.3%)59 (30.7%)
High School Diploma279 (74.6%)55 (14.7%)
College / Associate Degree595 (83.5%)26 (3.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher121 (84.6%)43 (29.8%)
Total1,070 (75.3%)162 (11.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Brighton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brighton are Management (78 | 7.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (36 | 3.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (9 | 0.8%), Computers & Mathematics (9 | 0.8%), and Health Technologists (9 | 0.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Brighton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Brighton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management30 (38.5%)48 (61.5%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total (Category)30 (23.4%)98 (76.6%)
Total (Overall)415 (37.6%)688 (62.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Brighton are Healthcare Support (166 | 15.0%), Security & Protection (124 | 11.2%), Law Enforcement (90 | 8.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (80 | 7.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (75 | 6.8%).
Services Occupations in Brighton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Brighton, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (79.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (73.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (36.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Brighton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)166 (100.0%)
Security & Protection98 (79.0%)26 (21.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement64 (71.1%)26 (28.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving51 (63.7%)29 (36.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance55 (73.3%)20 (26.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)204 (44.6%)253 (55.4%)
Total (Overall)415 (37.6%)688 (62.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Brighton are Office & Administration (213 | 19.3%), and Sales & Related (95 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Brighton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Brighton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related22 (23.2%)73 (76.8%)
Office & Administration8 (3.8%)205 (96.2%)
Total (Category)30 (9.7%)278 (90.3%)
Total (Overall)415 (37.6%)688 (62.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Brighton are Construction & Extraction (47 | 4.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (30 | 2.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Brighton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Brighton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)415 (37.6%)688 (62.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Brighton are Production (72 | 6.5%), Material Moving (55 | 5.0%), and Transportation (6 | 0.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Brighton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Brighton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production27 (37.5%)45 (62.5%)
Transportation6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving41 (74.6%)14 (25.5%)
Total (Category)74 (55.6%)59 (44.4%)
Total (Overall)415 (37.6%)688 (62.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Brighton

Employment Industries in Brighton

The major employment industries in Brighton include Health Care & Social Assistance (255 | 23.1%), Finance & Insurance (157 | 14.2%), Public Administration (123 | 11.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (122 | 11.1%), and Administrative & Support (115 | 10.4%).
Employment Industries in Brighton

Employment Industries by Sex in Brighton

The Brighton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Brighton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade39 (54.2%)33 (45.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)157 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support38 (33.0%)77 (67.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)255 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services56 (45.9%)66 (54.1%)
Public Administration97 (78.9%)26 (21.1%)
Total415 (37.6%)688 (62.4%)

Education in Brighton

School Enrollment in Brighton

The most common levels of schooling among the 707 students in Brighton are elementary school (220 | 31.1%), college / undergraduate (191 | 27.0%), and middle school (153 | 21.6%).
School Enrollment in Brighton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool263.7%
Kindergarten273.8%
Elementary School22031.1%
Middle School15321.6%
High School709.9%
College / Undergraduate19127.0%
Graduate / Professional202.8%
Total707100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brighton

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brighton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old247 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds179 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over162 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total707 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brighton

Business (79 | 27.8%), computers & mathematics (51 | 18.0%), arts & humanities (43 | 15.1%), physical & health sciences (40 | 14.1%), and education (37 | 13.0%) are the most common fields of study among 284 individuals in Brighton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brighton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5118.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural93.2%
Physical & Health Sciences4014.1%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences93.2%
Engineering113.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology51.8%
Business7927.8%
Education3713.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities4315.1%
Total284100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Brighton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brighton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Brighton are males with 1 vehicle (135, accounting for 32.5%) and females with 1 vehicle (121, making up 20.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brighton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle88 (21.2%)62 (9.3%)
1 Vehicle135 (32.5%)121 (18.2%)
2 Vehicles99 (23.9%)360 (54.2%)
3 Vehicles28 (6.8%)58 (8.7%)
4 Vehicles43 (10.4%)48 (7.2%)
5 or more Vehicles22 (5.3%)15 (2.3%)
Total415 (100.0%)664 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Brighton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Brighton are 30 to 34 minutes (314 commuters, 30.2%), 25 to 29 minutes (167 commuters, 16.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (150 commuters, 14.4%).
Commute Time in Brighton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes242.3%
5 to 9 Minutes151.4%
10 to 14 Minutes12411.9%
15 to 19 Minutes15014.4%
20 to 24 Minutes12512.0%
25 to 29 Minutes16716.1%
30 to 34 Minutes31430.2%
35 to 39 Minutes232.2%
40 to 44 Minutes111.1%
45 to 59 Minutes545.2%
60 to 89 Minutes333.2%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Brighton

The most common commute times in Brighton are 20 to 24 minutes (94 commuters, 23.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (284 commuters, 44.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Brighton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes24 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)15 (2.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes66 (16.2%)58 (9.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes49 (12.0%)101 (16.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes94 (23.0%)31 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes86 (21.1%)81 (12.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes30 (7.3%)284 (44.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)23 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes11 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes15 (3.7%)39 (6.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes33 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brighton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Brighton are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (74, 18.1%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (162, 25.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brighton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM24 (5.9%)5 (0.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)128 (20.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM14 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM39 (9.6%)21 (3.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM45 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM74 (18.1%)4 (0.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM35 (8.6%)25 (4.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)15 (2.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)45 (7.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM7 (1.7%)80 (12.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM19 (4.7%)76 (12.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM25 (6.1%)8 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM52 (12.8%)162 (25.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM74 (18.1%)63 (10.0%)
Total408 (100.0%)632 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Brighton

Occupancy by Ownership in Brighton

Of the total 1,197 dwellings in Brighton, owner-occupied units account for 846 (70.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 351 (29.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Brighton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units84670.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units35129.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,197100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Brighton

Occupancy by Household Size in Brighton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household49541.3%
2-Person Household46939.2%
3-Person Household1008.4%
4+ Person Household13311.1%
Total Housing Units1,197100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brighton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brighton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household344 (69.5%)151 (30.5%)
2-Person Household346 (73.8%)123 (26.2%)
3-Person Household23 (23.0%)77 (77.0%)
4+ Person Household133 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units846 (70.7%)351 (29.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brighton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brighton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School102 (57.3%)76 (42.7%)
High School Diploma337 (71.9%)132 (28.1%)
College/Associate Degree295 (72.1%)114 (27.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher112 (79.4%)29 (20.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brighton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brighton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1048.7%
35 to 44 Years20517.1%
45 to 54 Years13110.9%
55 to 64 Years25121.0%
65 to 74 Years29324.5%
75 to 84 Years705.9%
85 Years and Over14311.9%
Total1,197100.0%

Housing Finances in Brighton

Median Income by Occupancy in Brighton

Median Income by Occupancy in Brighton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied846 (70.7%)$51,214
Renter-Occupied351 (29.3%)$22,716
Average1,197 (100.0%)$34,471

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brighton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brighton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00050 (5.9%)29 (8.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99915 (1.8%)22 (6.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99918 (2.1%)51 (14.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99975 (8.9%)71 (20.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999165 (19.5%)29 (8.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99918 (2.1%)61 (17.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99965 (7.7%)51 (14.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999143 (16.9%)11 (3.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999237 (28.0%)26 (7.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99922 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more38 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total846 (100.0%)351 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brighton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brighton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300216 (25.5%)20 (5.7%)
$300 to $499191 (22.6%)66 (18.8%)
$500 to $799263 (31.1%)90 (25.6%)
$800 to $99998 (11.6%)38 (10.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49964 (7.6%)68 (19.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9999 (1.1%)16 (4.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9995 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total846 (100.0%)351 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Brighton

Housing Structures in Brighton

Housing Structures in Brighton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached99883.4%
Single Unit, Attached403.3%
2 Unit Apartments726.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments292.4%
Mobile Home / Other584.9%
Total1,197100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brighton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brighton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached800 (80.2%)198 (19.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)72 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other46 (79.3%)12 (20.7%)
Total846 (70.7%)351 (29.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brighton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brighton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms32 (3.8%)60 (17.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms259 (30.6%)209 (59.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms458 (54.1%)82 (23.4%)
8 or more Rooms97 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total846 (100.0%)351 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brighton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brighton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas646 (76.4%)196 (55.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)22 (6.3%)
Electricity195 (23.1%)113 (32.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used5 (0.6%)20 (5.7%)
Total846 (100.0%)351 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Brighton

Household Vehicle Usage in Brighton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle82 (9.7%)140 (39.9%)
1 Vehicle282 (33.3%)180 (51.3%)
2 Vehicles357 (42.2%)31 (8.8%)
3 or more Vehicles125 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total846 (100.0%)351 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Brighton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Brighton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units460386
Median Property Value$55,800$91,800
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$316$0
Real Estate Taxes$359$58

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brighton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brighton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000137 (29.8%)68 (17.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999251 (54.6%)290 (75.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99961 (13.3%)25 (6.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)3 (0.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more11 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total460 (100.0%)386 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brighton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brighton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00051 (11.1%)8 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999178 (38.7%)14 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99910 (2.2%)80 (20.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99916 (3.5%)8 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999115 (25.0%)49 (12.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99976 (16.5%)28 (7.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (1.3%)161 (41.7%)
$150,000 or more8 (1.7%)16 (4.2%)
Total460 (100.0%)386 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brighton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brighton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x246 (53.5%)77,741 (20,140.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x138 (30.0%)278 (72.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x13 (2.8%)28 (7.2%)
4.0x or more45 (9.8%)19 (4.9%)
Total460 (100.0%)386 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brighton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brighton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800152 (33.0%)14 (3.6%)
$800 to $1,49929 (6.3%)145 (37.6%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)183 (47.4%)
Total460 (100.0%)386 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Brighton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brighton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brighton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years130 (38.5%)208 (61.5%)
6 to 18 Years359 (74.6%)122 (25.4%)
19 to 25 Years43 (63.2%)25 (36.8%)
26 to 34 Years241 (83.4%)48 (16.6%)
35 to 44 Years247 (74.0%)87 (26.1%)
45 to 54 Years212 (80.6%)51 (19.4%)
55 to 64 Years450 (84.1%)85 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years379 (96.7%)13 (3.3%)
75 Years and older283 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,344 (78.6%)639 (21.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brighton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brighton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born130 (38.5%)208 (61.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen359 (74.6%)122 (25.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen43 (63.2%)25 (36.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brighton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brighton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000760 (62.2%)461 (37.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999458 (86.9%)69 (13.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999338 (79.9%)85 (20.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999510 (97.0%)16 (3.0%)
$100,000 and over248 (96.9%)8 (3.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brighton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brighton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6130 (38.5%)46 (13.6%)
6 to 18 Years283 (58.8%)122 (25.4%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)43 (63.2%)
25 to 34 Years64 (22.2%)177 (61.3%)
35 to 44 Years27 (8.1%)220 (65.9%)
45 to 54 Years105 (39.9%)138 (52.5%)
55 to 64 Years122 (22.8%)343 (64.1%)
65 to 74 Years379 (96.7%)142 (36.2%)
75 Years and over283 (100.0%)195 (68.9%)
Total1,393 (46.7%)1,426 (47.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brighton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brighton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years19 (9.1%)6 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years74 (35.6%)45 (23.9%)
35 to 64 Years130 (29.9%)142 (20.3%)
65 to 74 Years96 (67.1%)76 (30.5%)
75 Years and over130 (88.4%)87 (64.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Brighton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Brighton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years9 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years25 (5.8%)18 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years8 (5.6%)17 (6.8%)
75 Years and over8 (5.4%)29 (21.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Brighton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (11.7%)
35 to 64 Years21 (4.8%)46 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years21 (14.7%)24 (9.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)22 (16.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Brighton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years64 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years64 (14.7%)16 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years81 (56.6%)32 (12.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)35 (25.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Brighton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years36 (17.3%)23 (12.2%)
35 to 64 Years60 (13.8%)81 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years84 (58.7%)76 (30.5%)
75 Years and over125 (85.0%)45 (33.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Brighton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.1%)22 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years68 (47.5%)17 (6.8%)
75 Years and over12 (8.2%)47 (34.6%)

Technology Access in Brighton

Computing Device Access in Brighton

Computing Device Access in Brighton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop51342.9%
Smartphone85271.2%
Tablet51042.6%
No Computing Device26422.1%
Total1,197100.0%

Internet Access in Brighton

Internet Access in Brighton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home63653.1%
Cellular Data Only12010.0%
Satellite Internet998.3%
No Internet39132.7%
Total1,197100.0%

Brighton Summary

Brighton is a small city located in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is situated on the banks of the Black Warrior River, approximately 10 miles northwest of Birmingham. The city has a population of approximately 4,000 people and is part of the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Brighton was founded in 1818 by settlers from the Creek Nation. The city was originally known as “Brighton Town” and was the first settlement in Jefferson County. The city was named after the English city of Brighton, which was the hometown of one of the settlers.
In 1820, the city was incorporated and the first mayor was elected. During the Civil War, Brighton was a major supply center for the Confederate Army. After the war, the city experienced a period of growth and development. In 1887, the city was connected to Birmingham by the Birmingham and Northwestern Railroad.
In the early 20th century, Brighton was a major center for coal mining. The city was also home to several manufacturing plants, including a cotton mill and a brick factory.

Geography

Brighton is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The city is situated on the banks of the Black Warrior River, approximately 10 miles northwest of Birmingham. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land.
The climate in Brighton is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F, with an average high of 87°F in the summer and an average low of 41°F in the winter.

Economy

The economy of Brighton is largely based on manufacturing and retail. The city is home to several manufacturing plants, including a cotton mill and a brick factory. The city is also home to several retail stores, including a Walmart Supercenter and a Lowe’s Home Improvement store.
The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, bars, and shops. The city is also home to several medical facilities, including a hospital and several clinics.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Brighton was 4,000. The racial makeup of the city was 79.3% African American, 17.2% White, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 2.5% from other races.
The median household income in Brighton was $30,938, and the median family income was $35,625. The per capita income in the city was $14,945. Approximately 24.3% of the population was below the poverty line.
Brighton is served by the Jefferson County School System. The city is home to one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The city is also home to several private schools, including a Catholic school and a Montessori school.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Brighton?
Total Population of Brighton is 2,983.
What is the Total Male Population of Brighton?
Total Male Population of Brighton is 1,390.
What is the Total Female Population of Brighton?
Total Female Population of Brighton is 1,593.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Brighton?
There are 87.26 Males per 100 Females in Brighton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Brighton?
There are 114.60 Females per 100 Males in Brighton.
What is the Median Population Age in Brighton?
Median Population Age in Brighton is 43.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Brighton
Average Family Size in Brighton is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Brighton
Average Household Size in Brighton is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Brighton?
Per Capita income in Brighton is $20,222.
What is the Median Family Income in Brighton?
Median Family Income in Brighton is $58,264.
What is the Median Household income in Brighton?
Median Household Income in Brighton is $34,471.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Brighton?
Income or Wage Gap in Brighton is 14.2%.
Women in Brighton earn 85.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Brighton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Brighton is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Brighton?
There are 1,259 People in the Labor Forcein in Brighton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Brighton?
56.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Brighton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Brighton?
Unemployment Rate in Brighton is 12.4%.