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, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,770

Median Agei

42.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.8%8,135

Two or More

3.1%274

Hispanic/Latino

1.9%166

Black

1.4%125

Asian

0.4%37

Other

0.4%33

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%139

High School Diploma

25.3%1,509

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%378

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%583

Associate's Degree

13%775

Bachelor's Degree

28.6%1,704

Master's Degree

10%594

Professional Degree

1.7%102

Doctorate

0.5%28

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

40.7%

Graduate+

12.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$279,600

Median Renti

$1,034

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90.1%2,924

Renter-Occupied

9.9%321

Total Units

3,320

Homeownership

90.1%

Vacancy Rate

2.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%44

$50K–$100K

1.8%54

$100K–$150K

6.5%190

$150K–$200K

13.9%407

$200K–$300K

33.4%977

$300K–$500K

34%995

$500K–$1M

8.8%257

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%44

2010–2019

6.4%211

2000–2009

8.9%295

1990–1999

10.3%343

1980–1989

5.8%194

1970–1979

12.9%429

1960–1969

11.9%395

1950–1959

25.1%832

1940–1949

6.4%211

1939 or earlier

11%366

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.2%2,636

Electricity

6.3%206

Fuel Oil

6.1%199

Wood

3%97

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%56

Coal

1.6%51

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$115,250

Mean Household Incomei

$136,142

Per Capita Incomei

$50,810

Poverty Ratei

5.9%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

4,317

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%113

$10K–$15K

1.4%47

$15K–$20K

2.4%77

$20K–$25K

1.7%56

$25K–$30K

2.3%74

$30K–$35K

3.7%119

$35K–$40K

0.6%20

$40K–$45K

2.3%75

$45K–$50K

2.8%92

$50K–$60K

5.9%191

$60K–$75K

4.7%152

$75K–$100K

13.5%439

$100K–$125K

8.8%287

$125K–$150K

8.8%285

$150K–$200K

19.2%622

$200K+

18.4%596

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

142

Residentsi

138

Avg. Tenant Renti

$394/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers37 homes74% occupied$364/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8105 homes97% occupied$405/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $115,250/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $35K/yr

61.2%

Very low income$35K–$58K/yr

37.3%

Who Receives This Housing

80.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7.7% of subsidized households are minority

43.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

84.8% 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

1131.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Korea

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,027

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,104

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

616(9.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.7%Insured

0.3%Uninsured

Brighton, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026