Brighton, AL Demographics
A map of Brighton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 1,805 | 77.2% |
Hispanic | 398 | 17.0% |
White | 81 | 3.5% |
Multiracial | 41 | 1.8% |
Native American/Other | 7 | 0.3% |
Asian | 5 | 0.2% |
Brighton, Alabama had a population of 2,337 in 2020. It was 3.5% White, 77.2% Black, 0.2% Asian, 17.0% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Brighton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 593 places in Alabama, Brighton is the 191st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Brighton's White Population
81 residents of Brighton identify as White, or 3.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Brighton considerably less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Brighton is ranked #580 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Brighton is more White than neighboring Fairfield (2.2% White). Brighton is less White than neighboring Lipscomb (13.1% White), Midfield (8.1% White), Pleasant Grove (34.1% White), and Bessemer (18.7% White).
Brighton's Black Population
1,805 residents of Brighton identify as Black, or 77.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Brighton considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Brighton is ranked #40 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Brighton is more Black than neighboring Lipscomb (61.8% Black), Pleasant Grove (62% Black), and Bessemer (69.6% Black). Brighton is less Black than neighboring Midfield (84% Black), and Fairfield (94.7% Black).
Brighton's Asian Population
5 residents of Brighton identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Brighton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Brighton is ranked #324 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Brighton is more Asian than neighboring Lipscomb (0% Asian), Midfield (0.1% Asian), Fairfield (0.1% Asian), and Pleasant Grove (0.1% Asian). Brighton is less Asian than neighboring Bessemer (0.3% Asian).
Brighton's Hispanic Population
398 residents of Brighton identify as Hispanic, or 17.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Brighton slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Brighton is ranked #17 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Brighton is more Hispanic than neighboring Midfield (5.4% Hispanic), Fairfield (1.6% Hispanic), Pleasant Grove (1.4% Hispanic), and Bessemer (8.9% Hispanic). Brighton is less Hispanic than neighboring Lipscomb (21.5% Hispanic).
Brighton's Native American/Other Population
7 residents of Brighton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Brighton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Brighton is ranked #427 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Brighton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairfield (0.2% Native American/Other). Brighton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lipscomb (0.4% Native American/Other), Midfield (0.6% Native American/Other), and Bessemer (0.5% Native American/Other).
Brighton's Multiracial Population
41 residents of Brighton identify as Multiracial, or 1.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Brighton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Brighton is ranked #514 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Brighton is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairfield (1.2% Multiracial). Brighton is less Multiracial than neighboring Lipscomb (3.1% Multiracial), Pleasant Grove (2.1% Multiracial), and Bessemer (2.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.