Demographics & People — Brighton, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,576 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,000 |
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| Median Age | 47.4 |
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| Total Households | 3,731 |
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| Family Households | 1,853 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.0 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,151 |
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| Black or African American | 81 |
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| Asian | 94 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 98 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,627 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,222 |
| Polish | 1,085 |
| Irish | 1,081 |
| Other groups | 987 |
| English | 941 |
| Italian | 448 |
| French (except Basque) | 333 |
| Dutch | 239 |
| American | 230 |
Language
| English Only | 6,842 |
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| Spanish | 58 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,256 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 480 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,396 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 18.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Brighton, Michigan.
