Brighton, CO Demographics
A map of Brighton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 19,837 | 49.5% |
Hispanic | 17,051 | 42.5% |
Multiracial | 1,429 | 3.6% |
Asian | 724 | 1.8% |
Black | 543 | 1.4% |
Native American/Other | 499 | 1.2% |
Brighton, Colorado had a population of 40,083 in 2020. It was 49.5% White, 1.4% Black, 1.8% Asian, 42.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.6% 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 482 places in Colorado, Brighton is the 22nd 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
19,837 residents of Brighton identify as White, or 49.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Brighton less than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Brighton is ranked #418 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Brighton is more White than neighboring Lochbuie (47.5% White), Fort Lupton (40.1% White), Commerce City (39.8% White), and Aristocrat Ranchettes (36.3% White). Brighton is less White than neighboring Todd Creek (75.3% White).
Brighton's Black Population
543 residents of Brighton identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Brighton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Brighton is ranked #75 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Brighton is more Black than neighboring Todd Creek (0.7% Black), Lochbuie (1.3% Black), Fort Lupton (0.5% Black), and Aristocrat Ranchettes (0.6% Black). Brighton is less Black than neighboring Commerce City (3.8% Black).
Brighton's Asian Population
724 residents of Brighton identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Brighton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Brighton is ranked #108 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Brighton is more Asian than neighboring Lochbuie (1.3% Asian), Fort Lupton (0.4% Asian), and Aristocrat Ranchettes (0.3% Asian). Brighton is less Asian than neighboring Todd Creek (2.9% Asian), and Commerce City (3% Asian).
Brighton's Hispanic Population
17,051 residents of Brighton identify as Hispanic, or 42.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Brighton considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Brighton is ranked #58 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Brighton is more Hispanic than neighboring Todd Creek (15.5% Hispanic). Brighton is less Hispanic than neighboring Lochbuie (45.5% Hispanic), Fort Lupton (55.3% Hispanic), Commerce City (48.9% Hispanic), and Aristocrat Ranchettes (59% Hispanic).
Brighton's Native American/Other Population
499 residents of Brighton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Brighton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Brighton is ranked #174 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Brighton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Todd Creek (0.8% Native American/Other), Fort Lupton (0.8% Native American/Other), and Commerce City (1% Native American/Other). Brighton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lochbuie (1.4% Native American/Other), and Aristocrat Ranchettes (1.6% Native American/Other).
Brighton's Multiracial Population
1,429 residents of Brighton identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Brighton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Brighton is ranked #293 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Brighton is more Multiracial than neighboring Lochbuie (2.9% Multiracial), Fort Lupton (2.9% Multiracial), Commerce City (3.5% Multiracial), and Aristocrat Ranchettes (2.2% Multiracial). Brighton is less Multiracial than neighboring Todd Creek (4.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.