City · Michigan
Brighton, Michigan
Brighton, city, in Livingston County, Michigan. Brighton had 7,904 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,446 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,688 (±30). GEOID 2610620.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,904
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,446 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,688 ±30
Median household income
$80,682
±$7,181 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$339,000
±$16,444 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,198
±$72 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Brighton and what county is it in?
Brighton is a city in Livingston County, Michigan. It covers 3.5 square miles of land, 2,119 residents per square mile in 2020.
Brighton is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Brighton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,904 people lived in Brighton on July 1, 2025, up 6.1% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 7,446 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,688 (±30).
| Measure | Brighton | Livingston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,688 ±30 | 195,833 | +39 |
| Households | 3,764 ±235 | 76,445 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.01 ±0.12 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,033 ±233 | 80,367 | no clear change |
Brighton's population since 2000
From 6,701 in 2000 to 7,904 in 2025: up 18.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Brighton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Brighton?
The median resident of Brighton is 47.4 years old; 14.8% are under 18 and 29.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.1%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Brighton | Livingston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.4 ±3.2 | 43.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.8% ±2.5 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.3% ±3.8 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Male | 47.1% ±3.1 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% ±1.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.7% ±2.2 pts | 92.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3% ±1.9 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.2% ±2.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1% ±1.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.4% ±2.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8% ±2.1 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.9% ±1.3 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 48.6% ±4.9 pts | 40.2% | +11.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.0% ±3.7 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.8% ±4.1 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Brighton earn?
Half of Brighton's 3,764 households earn less than $80,682 a year (±$7,181), against $103,039 in Livingston County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $77,701 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Brighton | Livingston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,682 ±$7,181 | $103,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $107,003 ±$9,951 | $129,901 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,464 ±$5,005 | $51,721 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.1% ±2.6 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.9% ±3.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.7% ±1.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% ±1.7 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.8% ±3.0 pts | 93.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Brighton?
Owners occupy 66.6% of Brighton's occupied homes and renters 33.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $339,000 by its owner (±$16,444). The median renter pays $1,198 a month including utilities, and 43.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Brighton | Livingston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $339,000 ±$16,444 | $356,800 | +$78,585 |
| Median gross rent | $1,198 ±$72 | $1,287 | −$111 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.1% ±9.6 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,889 ±$127 | $1,899 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.6% ±4.3 pts | 86.9% | +6.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.4% ±4.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Housing units | 4,033 ±233 | 80,367 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6% ±3.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 42.7% ±3.5 pts | 78.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.1% ±1.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.2% ±1.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.2% ±2.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.9% ±2.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Brighton building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units in Brighton in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 2.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Brighton work and get to work?
76.9% of Brighton's workers drive alone and 18.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Brighton | Livingston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1% ±4.4 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±1.7 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.9% ±5.2 pts | 76.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.3% ±1.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.2% ±5.2 pts | 16.7% | +12.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.8 min ±2.0 | 30.6 min | −7.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Brighton?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Brighton, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $58,618 (Tract 7416.01) to $110,385 (Tract 7416.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7416.02Livingston County | 4,086 | $110,385 |
| Tract 7411Livingston County | 2,027 | $63,996 |
| Tract 7416.01Livingston County | 1,575 | $58,618 |
| Tract 7405Livingston County | 2,609 | $147,054 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Brighton) · Census block assignment files
How does Brighton compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Brighton is the 3,770th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 114th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Brighton ranks 458th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 114th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 51st | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 128th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 458th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 131st | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 160th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 258th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 798th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 106th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 370th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,170th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 128th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 710th | 1,356 |
Brighton's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Brighton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Brighton?
13 of the 57 figures for Brighton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Brighton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Brighton.