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Bright Overview

5,858
TOTAL POPULATION
2,866
MALE POPULATION
2,992
FEMALE POPULATION
95.79
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.40
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,650
PER CAPITA INCOME
$115,422
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$102,568
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
43.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
56.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.32
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,197
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Bright

The most populous races in Bright are White / Caucasian (5,569 | 95.1%), Asian (153 | 2.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (114 | 1.9%).
Race in Bright
Race# Population% Population
Asian1532.6%
Black / African American250.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1141.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian5,56995.1%
Two or more Races1111.9%
Some other Race00.0%
Total5,858100.0%

Ancestry in Bright

The most populous ancestries reported in Bright are German (2,546 | 43.5%), Irish (768 | 13.1%), American (751 | 12.8%), English (507 | 8.6%), and Dutch (206 | 3.5%), together accounting for 81.6% of all Bright residents.
Ancestry in Bright
Ancestry# Population% Population
American75112.8%
British260.4%
Cherokee40.1%
Dutch2063.5%
English5078.6%
French400.7%
German2,54643.5%
Greek350.6%
Hungarian180.3%
Irish76813.1%
Italian861.5%
Mexican1141.9%
Norwegian420.7%
Polish1903.2%
Scandinavian100.2%
Scotch-Irish601.0%
Scottish961.6%
Sri Lankan1532.6%
Welsh430.7%
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Immigrants in Bright

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bright came from Asia (86 | 1.5%), South Eastern Asia (86 | 1.5%), and Vietnam (86 | 1.5%), together accounting for 4.4% of all Bright residents.
Immigrants in Bright
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia861.5%
South Eastern Asia861.5%
Vietnam861.5%
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Sex and Age in Bright

Sex and Age in Bright

The most populous age groups in Bright are 55 to 59 Years (315 | 11.0%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (312 | 10.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bright
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years194 (6.8%)103 (3.4%)
5 to 9 Years151 (5.3%)199 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Years168 (5.9%)241 (8.1%)
15 to 19 Years263 (9.2%)208 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years313 (10.9%)141 (4.7%)
25 to 29 Years94 (3.3%)64 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Years106 (3.7%)149 (5.0%)
35 to 39 Years130 (4.5%)228 (7.6%)
40 to 44 Years187 (6.5%)312 (10.4%)
45 to 49 Years234 (8.2%)111 (3.7%)
50 to 54 Years145 (5.1%)204 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years315 (11.0%)211 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years78 (2.7%)217 (7.2%)
65 to 69 Years244 (8.5%)266 (8.9%)
70 to 74 Years130 (4.5%)141 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years71 (2.5%)133 (4.4%)
80 to 84 Years32 (1.1%)39 (1.3%)
85 Years and over11 (0.4%)25 (0.8%)
Total2,866 (100.0%)2,992 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bright

Median Family Size in Bright

The median family size in Bright is 3.10 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,545 | 89.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.2 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (120 | 7.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.17 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bright
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,545 (89.8%)3.20
Single Male/Father55 (3.2%)2.35
Single Female/Mother120 (7.0%)2.17
Total Families1,720 (100.0%)3.10

Median Household Size in Bright

The median household size in Bright is 2.68 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,545 | 70.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.2 persons per household. non-family households (468 | 21.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bright
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,545 (70.6%)3.20
Single Male/Father55 (2.5%)2.35
Single Female/Mother120 (5.5%)2.32
Non-family468 (21.4%)1.10
Total Households2,188 (100.0%)2.68

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bright

Out of a total of 2,188 households in Bright, 1,720 (78.6%) are family households, while 468 (21.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 739, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 409.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bright
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-409 (18.7%)
2-Person Households739 (33.8%)59 (2.7%)
3-Person Households368 (16.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households387 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households122 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households77 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households27 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,720 (78.6%)468 (21.4%)

Female Fertility in Bright

Fertility by Age in Bright

Average fertility rate in Bright is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 90.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bright
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years5 (10.0%)14.0
35 to 50 years45 (90.0%)65.0
Total50 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bright

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bright
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Bright

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bright
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma5 (10.0%)20.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree45 (90.0%)115.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total50 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bright

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bright
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Bright

Income Overview in Bright

Per Capita Income in Bright is $39,650, while median incomes of families and households are $115,422 and $102,568 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,858$39,650
Median Family Income1,720$115,422
Mean Family Income1,720$114,957
Median Household Income2,188$102,568
Mean Household Income2,188$105,524
Income Deficit1,720$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,85843.82%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,85856.18¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,8580.32

Earnings by Sex in Bright

Average Earnings in Bright are $54,375, $68,621 for men and $38,553 for women, a difference of 43.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Bright
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,780 (53.5%)$68,621
Female1,544 (46.5%)$38,553
Total3,324 (100.0%)$54,375

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bright

The most common earnings brackets in Bright are $100,000+ for men (408 | 22.9%) and $65,000 to $74,999 for women (174 | 11.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bright
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less48 (2.7%)43 (2.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99919 (1.1%)47 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49970 (3.9%)66 (4.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99928 (1.6%)23 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)17 (1.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)48 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49916 (0.9%)121 (7.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99957 (3.2%)64 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49971 (4.0%)24 (1.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99939 (2.2%)47 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99940 (2.2%)88 (5.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99922 (1.2%)93 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999110 (6.2%)113 (7.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99940 (2.2%)102 (6.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99955 (3.1%)117 (7.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99924 (1.3%)18 (1.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999170 (9.6%)124 (8.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999213 (12.0%)174 (11.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999350 (19.7%)139 (9.0%)
$100,000+408 (22.9%)76 (4.9%)
Total1,780 (100.0%)1,544 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bright

Average earnings in Bright are $75,104 for men and $41,736 for women, a difference of 44.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $115,508, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $69,063. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $73,188, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,026.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bright
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$69,844$28,026
College or Associate's Degree$80,078$44,231
Bachelor's Degree$115,508$47,880
Graduate Degree$69,063$73,188
Total$75,104$41,736

Family Income in Bright

Family Income Brackets in Bright

According to the Bright family income data, there are 662 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 38.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Bright
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000120.7%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99950.3%
$25,000 to $34,999915.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991639.5%
$50,000 to $74,99919311.2%
$75,000 to $99,99919811.5%
$100,000 to $149,99966238.5%
$150,000 to $199,99926715.5%
$200,000+1267.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bright

5-person families (122 | 7.1%) account for the highest median family income in Bright with $148,581 per family, while 2-person families (739 | 43.0%) have the highest median income of $48,703 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bright
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families739 (43.0%)$97,406
3-Person Families368 (21.4%)$130,772
4-Person Families387 (22.5%)$124,398
5-Person Families122 (7.1%)$148,581
6-Person Families82 (4.8%)$0
7+ Person Families22 (1.3%)$0
Total1,720 (100.0%)$115,422

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bright

The median family income in Bright is $115,422, with families comprising 3+ earners (247) having the highest median family income of $166,523, while families with no earners (239) have the lowest median family income of $52,604, accounting for 14.4% and 13.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bright
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners239 (13.9%)$52,604
1 Earner342 (19.9%)$87,969
2 Earners892 (51.9%)$125,162
3+ Earners247 (14.4%)$166,523
Total1,720 (100.0%)$115,422

Household Income in Bright

Household Income Brackets in Bright

With 750 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Bright, accounting for 34.3% of all households. In contrast, only 22 households (1.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bright
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000241.1%
$10,000 to $14,999221.0%
$15,000 to $24,999482.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991496.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991999.1%
$50,000 to $74,99933715.4%
$75,000 to $99,99925211.5%
$100,000 to $149,99975034.3%
$150,000 to $199,99927112.4%
$200,000+1386.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bright

The median household income in Bright is $102,568, with the highest median household income of $126,510 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 711 households (32.5%) 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 69 households (3.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bright
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years69 (3.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years711 (32.5%)$126,510
45 to 64 Years744 (34.0%)$102,500
65+ Years664 (30.3%)$67,384
Total2,188 (100.0%)$102,568

Poverty in Bright

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bright

With 1.0% poverty level for males and 1.5% for females among the residents of Bright, 75 year old and over males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (7.0%) and 12 females (6.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bright
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years8 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)12 (3.8%)
55 to 64 Years12 (3.0%)21 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (7.0%)12 (6.1%)
Total28 (1.0%)45 (1.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bright

According to the poverty statistics in Bright, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 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 Bright
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years194 (100.0%)96 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years170 (100.0%)234 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years149 (100.0%)155 (100.0%)
15 Years77 (100.0%)105 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years147 (94.8%)49 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years344 (100.0%)195 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years200 (100.0%)213 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years317 (100.0%)540 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years379 (100.0%)303 (96.2%)
55 to 64 Years381 (97.0%)407 (95.1%)
65 to 74 Years374 (100.0%)407 (100.0%)
75 Years and over106 (93.0%)185 (93.9%)
Total2,838 (99.0%)2,940 (98.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bright

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bright show that 0.8% or 12 of the total 1,545 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.4%, comprising of 12 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 Bright
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children826 (98.6%)12 (1.4%)
1 or 2 Children594 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,533 (99.2%)12 (0.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bright

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bright
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bright
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children12 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Bright

Employment by Class of Employer in Bright

Among the 3,115 employed individuals in Bright, private company employees (2,260 | 72.6%), not-for-profit organizations (367 | 11.8%), and local government employees (269 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bright
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,26072.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1073.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)391.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations36711.8%
Local Government Employees2698.6%
State Government Employees561.8%
Federal Government Employees170.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,115100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bright

According to the labor force statistics for Bright, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,620), 69.2% or 3,197 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.9% or 61 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 94.2% or 807 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.9% or 18 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bright
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years102 (35.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years382 (84.1%)27 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years139 (88.0%)18 (12.9%)
30 to 34 Years167 (65.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years807 (94.2%)17 (2.1%)
45 to 54 Years647 (93.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years478 (90.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years104 (35.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years345 (44.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over24 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,197 (69.2%)61 (1.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bright

According to labor force statistics for Bright, 84.1% of individuals (2,342) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,785) are in the labor force, with 1.5% or 35 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 94.2% or 861 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.2% or 35 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bright
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School74 (62.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma568 (75.5%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree839 (83.8%)42 (4.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher861 (94.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,342 (84.1%)42 (1.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bright

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bright are Community & Social Service (316 | 10.1%), Business & Financial (293 | 9.3%), Management (268 | 8.6%), Education Instruction & Library (228 | 7.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (178 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bright

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bright, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (71.5%), and Management (52.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (93.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bright
OccupationMaleFemale
Management140 (52.2%)128 (47.8%)
Business & Financial67 (22.9%)226 (77.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science123 (71.5%)49 (28.5%)
Computers & Mathematics26 (49.1%)27 (50.9%)
Architecture & Engineering97 (81.5%)22 (18.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 40 (12.7%)276 (87.3%)
Education, Arts & Media24 (37.5%)40 (62.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library16 (7.0%)212 (93.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating60 (33.7%)118 (66.3%)
Health Technologists60 (33.9%)117 (66.1%)
Total (Category)430 (35.0%)797 (65.0%)
Total (Overall)1,687 (53.8%)1,446 (46.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bright are Security & Protection (120 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (83 | 2.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (80 | 2.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (71 | 2.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (67 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Bright

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bright, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (95.8%), and Law Enforcement (90.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (74.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (59.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bright
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Security & Protection115 (95.8%)5 (4.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement48 (90.6%)5 (9.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving36 (45.0%)44 (55.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance29 (40.8%)42 (59.2%)
Personal Care & Service21 (25.3%)62 (74.7%)
Total (Category)201 (53.2%)177 (46.8%)
Total (Overall)1,687 (53.8%)1,446 (46.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bright are Sales & Related (456 | 14.5%), and Office & Administration (422 | 13.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bright

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bright
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related402 (88.2%)54 (11.8%)
Office & Administration74 (17.5%)348 (82.5%)
Total (Category)476 (54.2%)402 (45.8%)
Total (Overall)1,687 (53.8%)1,446 (46.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bright are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (128 | 4.1%), Construction & Extraction (117 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (20 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bright

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bright
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)265 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,687 (53.8%)1,446 (46.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bright are Production (260 | 8.3%), Material Moving (71 | 2.3%), and Transportation (54 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bright

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bright
OccupationMaleFemale
Production205 (78.8%)55 (21.1%)
Transportation54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving56 (78.9%)15 (21.1%)
Total (Category)315 (81.8%)70 (18.2%)
Total (Overall)1,687 (53.8%)1,446 (46.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bright

Employment Industries in Bright

The major employment industries in Bright include Manufacturing (512 | 16.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (440 | 14.0%), Educational Services (300 | 9.6%), Retail Trade (282 | 9.0%), and Finance & Insurance (262 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Bright

Employment Industries by Sex in Bright

The Bright industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Educational Services (92.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (78.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bright
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction171 (95.5%)8 (4.5%)
Manufacturing416 (81.2%)96 (18.8%)
Wholesale Trade154 (92.2%)13 (7.8%)
Retail Trade152 (53.9%)130 (46.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing54 (84.4%)10 (15.6%)
Utilities13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information28 (40.6%)41 (59.4%)
Finance & Insurance130 (49.6%)132 (50.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific57 (46.0%)67 (54.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)102 (100.0%)
Educational Services24 (8.0%)276 (92.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance95 (21.6%)345 (78.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation70 (88.6%)9 (11.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services81 (46.8%)92 (53.2%)
Public Administration125 (88.6%)16 (11.4%)
Total1,687 (53.8%)1,446 (46.2%)

Education in Bright

School Enrollment in Bright

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,447 students in Bright are high school (486 | 33.6%), middle school (326 | 22.5%), and elementary school (272 | 18.8%).
School Enrollment in Bright
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool181.2%
Kindergarten684.7%
Elementary School27218.8%
Middle School32622.5%
High School48633.6%
College / Undergraduate20614.2%
Graduate / Professional714.9%
Total1,447100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bright

Out of a total of 1,447 students who are enrolled in schools in Bright, 208 (14.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,239 (85.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 17 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 42 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bright
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old310 (90.9%)31 (9.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds388 (94.9%)21 (5.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds333 (88.3%)44 (11.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds103 (71.0%)42 (29.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds20 (51.3%)19 (48.7%)
35 Years and over42 (54.5%)35 (45.5%)
Total1,239 (85.6%)208 (14.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bright

Education (301 | 22.5%), science & technology (284 | 21.2%), business (251 | 18.8%), computers & mathematics (126 | 9.4%), and bio, nature & agricultural (94 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 1,337 individuals in Bright who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bright
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1269.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural947.0%
Physical & Health Sciences151.1%
Psychology251.9%
Social Sciences392.9%
Engineering292.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology28421.2%
Business25118.8%
Education30122.5%
Literature & Languages181.3%
Liberal Arts & History231.7%
Visual & Performing Arts90.7%
Communications312.3%
Arts & Humanities926.9%
Total1,337100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bright

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bright

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bright are males with 2 vehicles (654, accounting for 39.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (529, making up 45.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bright
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)11 (0.8%)
1 Vehicle169 (10.1%)285 (19.8%)
2 Vehicles654 (39.1%)529 (36.7%)
3 Vehicles339 (20.3%)124 (8.6%)
4 Vehicles353 (21.1%)282 (19.6%)
5 or more Vehicles159 (9.5%)210 (14.6%)
Total1,674 (100.0%)1,441 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bright

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bright are 45 to 59 minutes (551 commuters, 20.4%), 35 to 39 minutes (417 commuters, 15.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (337 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Bright
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes572.1%
5 to 9 Minutes1053.9%
10 to 14 Minutes1114.1%
15 to 19 Minutes33712.4%
20 to 24 Minutes2529.3%
25 to 29 Minutes1114.1%
30 to 34 Minutes31011.5%
35 to 39 Minutes41715.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1997.3%
45 to 59 Minutes55120.4%
60 to 89 Minutes1284.7%
90 or more Minutes1284.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Bright

The most common commute times in Bright are 45 to 59 minutes (267 commuters, 17.8%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (284 commuters, 23.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bright
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes26 (1.7%)31 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes36 (2.4%)69 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes46 (3.1%)65 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes187 (12.4%)150 (12.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes168 (11.2%)84 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes96 (6.4%)15 (1.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes149 (9.9%)161 (13.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes233 (15.5%)184 (15.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes67 (4.5%)132 (11.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes267 (17.8%)284 (23.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes99 (6.6%)29 (2.4%)
90 or more Minutes128 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bright

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bright are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (268, 17.8%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (274, 22.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bright
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM132 (8.8%)29 (2.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM122 (8.1%)35 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM119 (7.9%)141 (11.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM258 (17.2%)129 (10.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM268 (17.8%)274 (22.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM77 (5.1%)238 (19.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM70 (4.7%)94 (7.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM36 (2.4%)53 (4.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM51 (3.4%)20 (1.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)27 (2.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM16 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM265 (17.6%)32 (2.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM83 (5.5%)132 (11.0%)
Total1,502 (100.0%)1,204 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bright

Occupancy by Ownership in Bright

Of the total 2,188 dwellings in Bright, owner-occupied units account for 1,891 (86.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 297 (13.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bright
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,89186.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units29713.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,188100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bright

Occupancy by Household Size in Bright
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household40918.7%
2-Person Household79836.5%
3-Person Household36816.8%
4+ Person Household61328.0%
Total Housing Units2,188100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bright

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bright
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household265 (64.8%)144 (35.2%)
2-Person Household689 (86.3%)109 (13.7%)
3-Person Household337 (91.6%)31 (8.4%)
4+ Person Household600 (97.9%)13 (2.1%)
Total Housing Units1,891 (86.4%)297 (13.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bright

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bright
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School78 (70.3%)33 (29.7%)
High School Diploma513 (84.5%)94 (15.5%)
College/Associate Degree604 (80.2%)149 (19.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher696 (97.1%)21 (2.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bright

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bright
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years27412.5%
35 to 44 Years50623.1%
45 to 54 Years32514.8%
55 to 64 Years41919.2%
65 to 74 Years48522.2%
75 to 84 Years1567.1%
85 Years and Over231.1%
Total2,188100.0%

Housing Finances in Bright

Median Income by Occupancy in Bright

Median Income by Occupancy in Bright
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,891 (86.4%)$111,287
Renter-Occupied297 (13.6%)$37,277
Average2,188 (100.0%)$102,568

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bright

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bright
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00024 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)21 (7.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)14 (4.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99934 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999102 (5.4%)47 (15.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999126 (6.7%)73 (24.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999235 (12.4%)101 (34.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999227 (12.0%)24 (8.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999750 (39.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more393 (20.8%)17 (5.7%)
Total1,891 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bright

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bright
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)21 (7.1%)
$300 to $499245 (13.0%)16 (5.4%)
$500 to $799255 (13.5%)105 (35.3%)
$800 to $999162 (8.6%)141 (47.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499466 (24.6%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999351 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499187 (9.9%)5 (1.7%)
$2,500 to $2,999183 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more42 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,891 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bright

Housing Structures in Bright

Housing Structures in Bright
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,77581.1%
Single Unit, Attached1285.9%
2 Unit Apartments773.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments271.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1205.5%
10 or more Apartments351.6%
Mobile Home / Other261.2%
Total2,188100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bright

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bright
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,722 (97.0%)53 (3.0%)
Single Unit, Attached128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)77 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)120 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other14 (53.8%)12 (46.2%)
Total1,891 (86.4%)297 (13.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bright

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bright
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms8 (0.4%)47 (15.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms381 (20.2%)132 (44.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms777 (41.1%)105 (35.3%)
8 or more Rooms725 (38.3%)13 (4.4%)
Total1,891 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bright

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bright
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,012 (53.5%)51 (17.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas162 (8.6%)9 (3.0%)
Electricity585 (30.9%)237 (79.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene66 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels66 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,891 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bright

Household Vehicle Usage in Bright
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8 (0.4%)20 (6.7%)
1 Vehicle285 (15.1%)174 (58.6%)
2 Vehicles774 (40.9%)98 (33.0%)
3 or more Vehicles824 (43.6%)5 (1.7%)
Total1,891 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bright

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bright

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4491,442
Median Property Value$232,800$227,000
Median Household Income$75,529$346
Monthly Housing Costs$493$42
Real Estate Taxes$1,668$56

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bright

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bright
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)52 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)28 (1.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999353 (78.6%)957 (66.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99976 (16.9%)400 (27.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9998 (1.8%)5 (0.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more12 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total449 (100.0%)1,442 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bright

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bright
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00012 (2.7%)18 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99920 (4.4%)12 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99971 (15.8%)14 (1.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99937 (8.2%)31 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99979 (17.6%)89 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99997 (21.6%)156 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99986 (19.2%)130 (9.0%)
$150,000 or more47 (10.5%)664 (46.1%)
Total449 (100.0%)1,442 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bright

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bright
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x106 (23.6%)116,975 (8,112.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x125 (27.8%)706 (49.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x70 (15.6%)390 (27.1%)
4.0x or more148 (33.0%)246 (17.1%)
Total449 (100.0%)1,442 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bright

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bright
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80014 (3.1%)12 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,499155 (34.5%)109 (7.6%)
$800 to $1,499280 (62.4%)337 (23.4%)
Total449 (100.0%)1,442 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bright

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bright

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bright
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years348 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,104 (96.1%)45 (3.9%)
19 to 25 Years473 (92.9%)36 (7.1%)
26 to 34 Years370 (95.4%)18 (4.6%)
35 to 44 Years833 (97.2%)24 (2.8%)
45 to 54 Years677 (97.6%)17 (2.5%)
55 to 64 Years788 (96.0%)33 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years781 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older311 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,685 (97.1%)173 (2.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bright

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bright
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born348 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,104 (96.1%)45 (3.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen473 (92.9%)36 (7.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bright

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bright
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999554 (83.9%)106 (16.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999744 (98.7%)10 (1.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999663 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over3,605 (98.4%)57 (1.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bright

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bright
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 640 (11.5%)334 (96.0%)
6 to 18 Years143 (12.4%)1,031 (89.7%)
19 to 25 Years14 (2.8%)459 (90.2%)
25 to 34 Years27 (7.0%)343 (88.4%)
35 to 44 Years60 (7.0%)810 (94.5%)
45 to 54 Years32 (4.6%)645 (92.9%)
55 to 64 Years151 (18.4%)689 (83.9%)
65 to 74 Years716 (91.7%)547 (70.0%)
75 Years and over311 (100.0%)183 (58.8%)
Total1,494 (25.5%)5,041 (86.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bright

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bright
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years38 (6.9%)17 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years21 (3.9%)23 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years54 (5.0%)136 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years163 (43.6%)73 (17.9%)
75 Years and over28 (24.6%)32 (16.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bright

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bright: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)27 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years163 (43.6%)73 (17.9%)
75 Years and over17 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bright: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years21 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years30 (2.8%)7 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years105 (28.1%)60 (14.7%)
75 Years and over11 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bright: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years38 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years21 (3.9%)23 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years8 (0.7%)21 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years84 (22.5%)60 (14.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bright: <span>Ambulatory 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 Years16 (1.5%)97 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years104 (27.8%)60 (14.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)32 (16.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bright: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years21 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)64 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Bright

Computing Device Access in Bright

Computing Device Access in Bright
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,94588.9%
Smartphone1,88786.2%
Tablet1,55070.8%
No Computing Device622.8%
Total2,188100.0%

Internet Access in Bright

Internet Access in Bright
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet341.5%
Broadband Home1,84784.4%
Cellular Data Only1607.3%
Satellite Internet793.6%
No Internet823.7%
Total2,188100.0%

Bright Summary

History

Bright is a small town located in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range in Victoria, Australia. It is situated on the Ovens River, approximately 250 kilometres north-east of Melbourne. The area was first settled by Europeans in the mid-1800s, when gold was discovered in the area. The town was officially established in 1854 and named after William Bright, a local gold prospector.
The town quickly grew in size and importance, becoming a major centre for gold mining and timber production. It was also a popular tourist destination, with many visitors coming to enjoy the area’s natural beauty. The town’s population peaked in the late 19th century, but declined in the early 20th century as the gold rush ended and timber production declined.
In the late 20th century, Bright experienced a resurgence in popularity as a tourist destination. The town is now a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and skiing.

Geography

Bright is located in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range in Victoria, Australia. It is situated on the Ovens River, approximately 250 kilometres north-east of Melbourne. The town is surrounded by mountains, including Mount Buffalo, Mount Feathertop, and Mount Hotham.
The town is located in a temperate climate zone, with warm summers and cold winters. The average temperature in summer is around 25°C, while in winter it is around 10°C. The area receives an average of 800mm of rainfall per year.
The town is located in the Alpine Shire, which is part of the larger Alpine Valleys region. The region is known for its picturesque landscapes, including rolling hills, lush forests, and crystal-clear rivers.

Economy

Bright’s economy is largely based on tourism. The town is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and skiing. The town is also home to a number of wineries, breweries, and distilleries, which attract visitors from all over the world.
The town is also home to a number of small businesses, including cafes, restaurants, and shops. The town is also home to a number of manufacturing businesses, including a furniture factory and a clothing factory.

Demographics

As of the 2016 census, Bright had a population of 2,845 people. The median age of the population was 44 years, with a gender split of 51.3% female and 48.7% male. The median weekly household income was $1,541, and the median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,845.
The majority of the population (86.2%) identified as Australian, while the remaining 13.8% identified as other nationalities. The most common other nationalities were English (3.2%), Irish (2.2%), and German (1.7%).
The majority of the population (90.2%) identified as Christian, while the remaining 9.8% identified as other religions. The most common other religions were Buddhism (2.2%), Hinduism (1.2%), and Islam (0.7%).

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bright?
Total Population of Bright is 5,858.
What is the Total Male Population of Bright?
Total Male Population of Bright is 2,866.
What is the Total Female Population of Bright?
Total Female Population of Bright is 2,992.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bright?
There are 95.79 Males per 100 Females in Bright.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bright?
There are 104.40 Females per 100 Males in Bright.
What is the Median Population Age in Bright?
Median Population Age in Bright is 41.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bright
Average Family Size in Bright is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bright
Average Household Size in Bright is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bright?
Per Capita income in Bright is $39,650.
What is the Median Family Income in Bright?
Median Family Income in Bright is $115,422.
What is the Median Household income in Bright?
Median Household Income in Bright is $102,568.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bright?
Income or Wage Gap in Bright is 43.8%.
Women in Bright earn 56.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bright?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bright is 0.32.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bright?
There are 3,197 People in the Labor Forcein in Bright.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bright?
69.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Bright.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bright?
Unemployment Rate in Bright is 1.9%.