Where does this demographic data come from?

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

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

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

How accurate is this data for small towns?

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

Brighton, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

42,059

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.4%21,611

Hispanic/Latino

38.6%16,231

Two or More

4.1%1,726

Black

2.7%1,141

Asian

1.9%814

Other

1%411

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%69

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%56

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7%1,915

High School Diploma

24.8%6,783

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%2,261

Some College (1+ yr)

14%3,832

Associate's Degree

9.4%2,562

Bachelor's Degree

16.7%4,574

Master's Degree

4.9%1,343

Professional Degree

0.7%204

Doctorate

1.1%309

HS or Higher

86.9%

BA or Higher

23.5%

Graduate+

6.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$499,500

Median Renti

$1,779

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.5%9,733

Renter-Occupied

28.5%3,885

Total Units

14,116

Homeownership

71.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%473

$50K–$100K

1.4%134

$100K–$150K

0.2%21

$150K–$200K

0.7%64

$200K–$300K

2.5%247

$300K–$500K

40.5%3,939

$500K–$1M

47.2%4,594

$1M+

2.7%261

Rent Distribution

Under $500

258

$500–$750

211

$750–$1,000

140

$1,000–$1,250

267

$1,250–$1,500

302

$1,500–$2,000

1,237

$2,000+

1,323

Year Built

2020 or later

5.2%727

2010–2019

18.5%2,613

2000–2009

25.3%3,571

1990–1999

12.1%1,712

1980–1989

7.5%1,054

1970–1979

11.4%1,611

1960–1969

6.3%889

1950–1959

6.7%943

1940–1949

1.6%221

1939 or earlier

5.5%775

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.2%10,655

Electricity

19.5%2,659

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%119

Solar

0.8%111

Wood

0.4%56

No Fuel

0.1%10

Other

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$107,679

Mean Household Incomei

$125,794

Per Capita Incomei

$41,641

Poverty Ratei

9.1%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

22,949

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%362

$10K–$15K

2.5%347

$15K–$20K

1.7%238

$20K–$25K

3.6%490

$25K–$30K

2.4%333

$30K–$35K

1.1%145

$35K–$40K

2.4%328

$40K–$45K

2.8%385

$45K–$50K

1.1%149

$50K–$60K

7%954

$60K–$75K

9.2%1,250

$75K–$100K

9%1,222

$100K–$125K

11.3%1,537

$125K–$150K

11.2%1,521

$150K–$200K

18.9%2,579

$200K+

13.1%1,778

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

282

Residentsi

469

Avg. Tenant Renti

$430/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

33 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers36 homes88% occupied$430/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $107,679/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

95%

Very low income$32K–$54K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

90% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

81% of subsidized households are minority

8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

10% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,0939.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,688

India

125

Canada

119

Germany

100

Philippines

United Kingdom

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

21,544

Avg. Commutei

31.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

21,810

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,104(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.9%Insured

10.1%Uninsured