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, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,889

Median Agei

34.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.2%2,173

Black

17.5%506

Two or More

4.7%137

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%67

Other

0.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%92

High School Diploma

30.6%575

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%183

Some College (1+ yr)

19.6%368

Associate's Degree

6.6%124

Bachelor's Degree

15.6%294

Master's Degree

2.7%51

Professional Degree

0.7%13

Doctorate

1.4%26

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

20.4%

Graduate+

4.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$214,100

Median Renti

$1,204

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.4%853

Renter-Occupied

21.6%235

Total Units

1,137

Homeownership

78.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%24

$50K–$100K

2.8%24

$100K–$150K

11.5%98

$150K–$200K

27.1%231

$200K–$300K

39.6%338

$300K–$500K

14.4%123

$500K–$1M

1.8%15

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%13

2010–2019

9.4%107

2000–2009

38.5%438

1990–1999

20.8%236

1980–1989

7.4%84

1970–1979

10.9%124

1960–1969

3.3%37

1950–1959

3.7%42

1940–1949

3.6%41

1939 or earlier

1.3%15

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.3%776

Electricity

27.6%300

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,882

Mean Household Incomei

$93,079

Per Capita Incomei

$36,021

Poverty Ratei

14.8%

Unemploymenti

7.5%

Labor Forcei

1,514

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%46

$10K–$15K

8.1%88

$15K–$20K

1.5%16

$20K–$25K

5.7%62

$25K–$30K

7.5%82

$30K–$35K

0.6%6

$40K–$45K

2.5%27

$45K–$50K

0.9%10

$50K–$60K

4.7%51

$60K–$75K

9.7%106

$75K–$100K

19.9%217

$100K–$125K

10.8%117

$125K–$150K

10.7%116

$150K–$200K

3.9%42

$200K+

9.4%102

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$346/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing19 homes97% occupied$346/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,882/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

72%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

28%

Who Receives This Housing

89% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

50% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28% 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

70.2%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,397

Avg. Commutei

32.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,357

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

228(11% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.9%Insured

13.1%Uninsured