Brighton, MI Demographics
A map of Brighton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 6,815 | 91.5% |
Multiracial | 235 | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 228 | 3.1% |
Asian | 85 | 1.1% |
Black | 45 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 38 | 0.5% |
Brighton, Michigan had a population of 7,446 in 2020. It was 91.5% White, 0.6% Black, 1.1% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.2% 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 745 places in Michigan, Brighton is the 138th 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
6,815 residents of Brighton identify as White, or 91.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Brighton larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Brighton is ranked #233 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Brighton is more White than neighboring Whitmore Lake (88.4% White), Hartland (89.8% White), South Lyon (88.5% White), Howell (88.2% White), and Pinckney (91.4% White).
Brighton's Black Population
45 residents of Brighton identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Brighton less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Brighton is ranked #372 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Brighton is more Black than neighboring Hartland (0.3% Black), and Pinckney (0.5% Black). Brighton is less Black than neighboring Whitmore Lake (1.3% Black), South Lyon (1.1% Black), and Howell (1.2% Black).
Brighton's Asian Population
85 residents of Brighton identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Brighton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Brighton is ranked #146 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Brighton is more Asian than neighboring Whitmore Lake (0.7% Asian), Hartland (0.5% Asian), and Pinckney (1% Asian). Brighton is less Asian than neighboring South Lyon (2.6% Asian).
Brighton's Hispanic Population
228 residents of Brighton identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Brighton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Brighton is ranked #384 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Brighton is more Hispanic than neighboring Pinckney (2.2% Hispanic). Brighton is less Hispanic than neighboring Whitmore Lake (3.5% Hispanic), South Lyon (3.2% Hispanic), and Howell (4.4% Hispanic).
Brighton's Native American/Other Population
38 residents of Brighton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Brighton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Brighton is ranked #501 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Brighton is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Lyon (0.3% Native American/Other), and Pinckney (0.4% Native American/Other). Brighton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitmore Lake (0.8% Native American/Other), Hartland (1.5% Native American/Other), and Howell (0.9% Native American/Other).
Brighton's Multiracial Population
235 residents of Brighton identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Brighton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Brighton is ranked #554 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Brighton is less Multiracial than neighboring Whitmore Lake (5.3% Multiracial), Hartland (4.8% Multiracial), South Lyon (4.3% Multiracial), Howell (4.2% Multiracial), and Pinckney (4.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.